Purchased new michelin sport tires dot gudl 275/35 zr 18 on11/3/2010 and found out that the manufacturing date was 1107. These tires were over 3 years old and should have not been sold as new. The tire dealer accepted my complaint and replaced them with 0909 tires. The old ones were being returned to the distributor but I have no way of knowing if they are going to be resold or destroyed. Shouldn't there be guidelines making sure 3 yr old tires are destroyed and not sold as new?
The worst 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Visibility2
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning
- Mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle...
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
- Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was...
- Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires
What 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Purchased 1998 mercedes benz sl 600 from mbz san francisco dealership on 4/22/09. Immediately reported excessive and dangerous bouncing of front end. Reported defect dealer took no action. Took car to mbz of oakland where they diagnosed bad front suspension pressure cells which clearly existed at time of sale. Oakland mbz comped diagnostic. Have made several attempts to have sf mbz correct problem, but they want me to pay for the work and have ignored my letters.
The brake system vacuum booster did not hold the vacuum and caused a hissing noise when the brakes were applied. The brake warning light never illuminated to indicate a problem. The consumer requested a refund for a portion of the repair cost. Ph
Hard top. Cd player. Phone. Wood trim paint. Most problems have been dealer errors.
Gas gauge.
Gas tank fuel sending unit.
Heating, A/C, and radio failures.
Antenna failed.
Vacuum line door/coupler failed. Mjs
Fuel pump failed.
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Questions about the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class
Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class, 4.0 times a typical SL Class model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?
No recalls on record.
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