Mercedes-Benz SLK320 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz SLK320 model year from 2001–2002 using 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No SLK320 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
37complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200120022611
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz SLK320. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200211——BrakeLimited data
200126——BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median SLK320 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK320 problems

  • Brakesworst: 2001
    1951%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2001
    1232%
  • Lightsworst: 2001
    1130%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2001
    822%
  • Other / not specified
    38%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2001
    25%
  • Steeringworst: 2001
    25%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2001
    13%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2001
    13%
  • Seatsworst: 2001
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2002
    13%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2002
    13%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2002
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz SLK320 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (19), stability & traction control (12) and lights (11). Brake complaints peak in the 2001 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 had?

0 recalls across 2001–2002.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.