Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the vehicle would not respond when pressing the accelerator pedal. This was an intermittent problem. The vehicle is currently at the dealership. They have determined oil was leaking from an unknown source on to the wire for the pedal, causing a short circuit.
There is a few seconds of lag time after stepping on the gas pedal before the car accelerates.
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |