Mercedes-Benz SL 450 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz SL 450, across 4 model years (2017–2020). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is communication.
Mercedes-Benz SL 450 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SL 450 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 SL 450: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2018 SL 450: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz SL 450 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz SL 450 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 SL 450 | 1 | 2 | — | Communication | |
| 2019 SL 450 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2018 SL 450 | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2017 SL 450 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz SL 450 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (1), 2018 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz SL 450?
Communication, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SL 450 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.