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1997–2005 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz SL600 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20044 complaints
Most recalls19971 recall
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012341997: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 3 complaints, 0 recalls199720042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 SL600—14 mpg031010
2004 SL600—14 mpg040000
1997 SL600—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

  • Electrical system3
  • Visibility2
  • Seat belts2
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Service brakes2
  • Engine1
  • Power train1
  • Air bags1