general problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2019

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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2019

The car engages the brakes on it's own when I'm driving at speeds above 30mph.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2018

The Mercedes Benz slk 230 2001 model brakes randomly with the front tires left or right or both, engine performance goes down to super slow for a fraction of a second. The car turns to the left or right and slows down abruptly and only due to my fast reaction I am able to avoid traffic accidents ! this can happen at any time and any speed and any place. The last time at about 1mph on a parking lot, before at about 75mph on the interstate !.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Service Brakes problems
3
Brake Sensor problems
2
Brake Light On problems
1


SLK230 Service Bulletins
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