Mercedes Benz SL320 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz SL320 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz SL320 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz SL320 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 SL320 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical18
- Engine7
- Visibility2
- Transmission2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel system2
- Airbags2
- Wheels1
- Lights1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Mercedes Benz SL320 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1997 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 16 | Electrical | 140,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz SL320
What years of the Mercedes Benz SL320 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SL320 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SL320?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SL320?
Electrical, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by engine (7) and visibility (2).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SL320 have?
1 recall between 1994 and 2000. The 1997 model year has the most, with 1.
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