2002 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL Class years
- Not enough data 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz SL Class. That ranks 7th out of 11 SL Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Mercedes Benz SL Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic replaced gasket and other parts.
Other Mercedes Benz SL Class years
← 1999 SL Class · 2003 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL Class | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 SL Class | 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 2002 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.