Wiring harness is disintergrating. Car runs very rough. Visible bare wires. Check engine light comes on and goes off. Smells of burning wire.
The worst 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 4
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What 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 owners say
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My car appears to over heat, but it's actually just the temp gauge jumping around erratically. The mechanic says it's the wiring harness - a known problem in these cars which is being ignored by the manufacturer.
Air conditioner failed. Qcaw
Fuel : june 07. Gas leaked from underneath vehicle near back wheel on passenger's side. June 11, took to mercedes dealer to have checked and they could not find anything wrong with it. *akthey stated that it is an undercoatiing that is leaking and not oil.
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Questions about the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320
Is the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320, 1.3 times a typical SL320 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 have?
No recalls on record.
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