Mercedes Benz SLK320 brakes problems
23 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
23 of 40 complaints match this topic (57.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10365253 · 2010-11-10 (November 10, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10365253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10457096 · 2012-05-02 (May 2, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, SMOOTH PAVED ROAD, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE SUDDENLY LOCKED HARD ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE CAR TO SUDDENLY JERK TO THE RIGHT AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO SKID. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE'S ESV DASH LIGHT CAME ON. HAD I NOT HAD A FIRM GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO HOLD THE CAR IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WOULD HAVE LEFT THE ROADWAY. THIS IS A VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS DEFECT. WHILE READING POSTS IN ONLINE FORUMS, SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THESE CARS ARE HAVING SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. BELOW IS A…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457096 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458158 · 2012-05-11 (May 11, 2012)
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CAME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10532783 · 2013-07-31 (July 31, 2013)
FIRST OF ALL, I JUST WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST MERCEDES BENZ ( HOUSE OF IMPORT IN BUENA PARK , CA). THE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE IS 2001 SLK 320 MODEL. THE VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN , CAMPAIGN # 2006080005. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED DUE TO THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BRAKE LAMPS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE BASE OF THE SOCKET CAN BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION OVER TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF EITHER BRAKE LIGHT. A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP BULBS TO ILLUMINATE COULD LEAD TO A REAR END CRASH. I TOOK MY VEHICLE I…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,310 miles reported. Look up ODI 10532783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548345 · 2013-10-18 (October 18, 2013)
REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE DUE TO HEAT DEFORMED BULB SOCKET. RECALL PERFORMED APPROX 2008. REPLACED PARTS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT IN DESIGN OR MATERIALS. CONTACTED MBUSA, WOULD NOT HELP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 130,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548345 at NHTSA ↗