Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
3
Brake Sensor problems
2
Brake Light On problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

The Service Brakes problem

Tl the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz Slk230. While driving approximately 75 mph, the esc warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the esc activated. As a result, the front passenger side brake suddenly activated and the vehicle turned to the right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

For the last several months, esp/bas light will com on while traveling on highway, and brakes are applied involuntarily intermittently, creating a safety hazard. On occasion is also happened at low speed in city traffic.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Slk230. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph she felt that the rear wheels were locked and the esp warning light illumined on the instrument panel. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK230 model year vehicles:



SLK230 Service Bulletins
SLK230 Defect Investigations