1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2004 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SL Class years
Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class so far. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Mercedes Benz SL Class
Mercedes-Maybach_SL_680_Monogram at IAA 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.