While driving in snowy weather and climbing a hill, the electrical traction control system took over and the vehicle accelerated resulting on loss of control of the vehicle and hitting a boulder off the highway. Prior to loss of control, the electronic trouble code light illuminated. *jg
The worst 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Transmission1
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- Body1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 4
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What 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fletcher jones & mercedes benz manufacture rep. Refused to repair the repeated new car problems with the convertible roof and doors. They were very hostile and discriminatory.
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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320
Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320, fewer than a typical SL320 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 have?
No recalls on record.
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