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Mercedes-Benz SL400 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SL400 since 2015, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by wheels problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst year
2015
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2015-2016

Mercedes-Benz SL400 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz SL400 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz SL400 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz SL400 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz SL400 problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    2
  • Tires
    1

Mercedes-Benz SL400 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-1Tires10
2015-2Wheels20

Recalls 2

See all 2 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz SL400

Mercedes-Benz SL400 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

  • Mar 13, 2019 Warranty extension 2015-2016Engine

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz SL400

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SL400 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz SL400 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz SL400?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz SL400?

Wheels, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SL400 have?

2 recalls between 2015 and 2016. The 2015 model year has the most, with 2.

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