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1990–1992 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz 500SL recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19925 complaints
Most recalls19921 recall
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
013451990: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1991: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 5 complaints, 1 recalls199019911992
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1992 500SL—11–14 mpg150010
1991 500SL—13–14 mpg130100
1990 500SL—14 mpg130000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Tires4
  • Electrical system3
  • Visibility1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Seats1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1