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Mercedes-Benz SL 450 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 since 2018, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2018-2020

Mercedes-Benz SL 450 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz SL 450 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz SL 450 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20182020

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz SL 450 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    1

Mercedes-Benz SL 450 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-1Electrical20
2018-120

Recalls 4

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Mercedes-Benz SL 450 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

  • Mar 13, 2019 Warranty extension 2017-2018Engine

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz SL 450

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz SL 450?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz SL 450?

Electrical, with 1 complaints.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 have?

4 recalls between 2018 and 2020. The 2019 model year has the most, with 4.

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