1996–2013 · 9 model years
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls & problems by year
15 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.
Most complaints199812 complaints
Most recalls20043 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Model year | NHTSA stars | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 SL-Class | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 SL-Class | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 SL-Class | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 SL-Class | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 SL-Class | — | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 SL-Class | — | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 SL-Class | — | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 SL-Class | — | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 SL-Class | — | 3 | 2 |
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.