Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mercedes-benz sl600. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the throttle body actuator, wiring harness and ecu. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The worst 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series 3
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What 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the interstate, the engine stalled without warning. The engine would not restart, and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. After an extended period of the time, the engine restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the electrical wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted.
Dt: the consumer stated that on 1993 mercedes 500 sel engine wiring harness shorted out. The insulation on the wiring crumbled off. The dealer said that they could repair the problem at consumer's cost. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
Contact states: the tires are egg shaped not round. There is no way to align the tires. The metal cords separated from the tires. The tires are 1 year old. The tires can not be balanced... The tires were stored during the winter, and there was no use with these tire during this time. The tire actually about 6 months wear on them, and they were expensive. These were bought from the manufacturer defective.
Owner would like to be able to disconnect the air bag in the passenger side of the vehicle (600 sl) when young child is riding up in the front. Possibility of violent deployment.
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Questions about the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series
Is the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series, close to a typical SL Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL Series have?
No recalls on record.
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