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1995–1998 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz SL320 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199516 complaints
Most recalls19971 recall
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201995: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1995199619971998
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1998 SL320——031000
1997 SL320—18 mpg160100
1996 SL320—18 mpg040000
1995 SL320—18 mpg0160200

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

  • Electrical system16
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Seat belts3
  • Engine2
  • Air bags2
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Equipment2
  • Visibility/wiper1