Mercedes Benz SLS years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz SLS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz SLS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz SLS 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 SLS problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags11
- Acceleration1
Mercedes Benz SLS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | 2 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 4 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 6 | Airbags | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mercedes Benz SLS
What years of the Mercedes Benz SLS should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SLS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SLS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SLS?
Airbags, with 11 complaints.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SLS have?
5 recalls between 2011 and 2014. The 2013 model year has the most, with 3.
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