1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Airbags
2
Seat belts
1

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Airbags
2
Seat belts
1

Recalls 1

Air bags: frontalReported November 22, 1999 · 4,402 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.
Risk: Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

Recall number 99V327000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Defect investigations

Inadvertent side impact airbag deploymenOpened June 2, 2000, closed July 20, 2001

There is no summary currently available

RQ00013

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jul 31, 2009 Service bulletinMercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning
Jul 6, 2009 Service bulletinMercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle...
Jun 15, 2009 Service bulletinMercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
Jun 5, 2009 Service bulletinMercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was...
Jun 1, 1998 Service bulletinUpdated information to reflect additon of approved tires
Feb 7, 1997 Service bulletinUnder certain conditions it is possible that the SLK230 central locking system could lock the vehicle itself

What 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Airbags · CA · 1 injury

False deployment of passenger side airbag while vehicle was parked. Nlm

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

During vehicle collision seat belts did not restrain properly (better harness control) and no deployment of air bags. Mjs

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Questions about the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class, fewer than a typical SL Class model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V327000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class problems