1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL Class years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class. That is the most of any SL Class model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 25% | 24,870 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | 25,319 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased new michelin sport tires dot gudl 275/35 zr 18 on11/3/2010 and found out that the manufacturing date was 1107. These tires were over 3 years old and should have not been sold as new. The tire dealer accepted my complaint and replaced them with 0909 tires. The old ones were being returned…
Purchased 1998 mercedes benz sl 600 from mbz san francisco dealership on 4/22/09. Immediately reported excessive and dangerous bouncing of front end. Reported defect dealer took no action. Took car to mbz of oakland where they diagnosed bad front suspension pressure cells which clearly existed at…
The brake system vacuum booster did not hold the vacuum and caused a hissing noise when the brakes were applied. The brake warning light never illuminated to indicate a problem. The consumer requested a refund for a portion of the repair cost. Ph *nlm
Heating, a/c, and radio failures.
Gas tank fuel sending unit.
Other Mercedes Benz SL Class years
← 1997 SL Class · 1999 SL Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 SL Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 SL Class | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 SL Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 SL Class | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL Class | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 SL Class | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 SL Class | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL Class model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.