Mercedes Benz SL Class years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz SL Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz SL Class years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz SL Class complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz SL Class problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes8
- Suspension6
- Visibility4
- Fuel system4
- Engine4
- Body4
- Airbags4
- Lights3
- Electrical3
- Transmission2
- Tires2
- Acceleration2
Mercedes Benz SL Class problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | - | 3 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 9 | Brakes | 14,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 12 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Mercedes Benz SL Class
What years of the Mercedes Benz SL Class should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SL Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SL Class?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Brakes, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (6) and visibility (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SL Class have?
7 recalls between 1996 and 2005. The 2004 model year has the most, with 3.
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