1995 Mercedes Benz SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL. That is the most of any SL model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 92%), typically at around 75,750 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz SL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 92% | 75,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 49,475 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 43,935 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 43,935 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz SL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL.
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.
I recently purchased a 1995 mercedes benz model sl600. Shortly after getting the car home the check engine light came on and a few days after that the asr warning light came on so i started to research what might be causing the problems. After extensive research i found an online website which had…
1995 sl600 with completely eroded engine wire harness. Almost all the insulation on the wires are gone leaving bare wires. This is completely ridiculous for a 100k car. *tr
My 1995 mercedes benz sl600 (vin [xxx])was constructed with electrical wiring which has insulation which degrades over time. This causes many problems, the most serious in my case being a deceleration when the gas pedal is depressed too far. This is extremely dangerous when merging into traffic. It…
I bought a new mb 1995 sl320, about 18 months later i had a problem with it and was told its the engine wire harness which was replaced at no cost to me, however i have been having problem with the car ( idle and hesitation and bad smell from the exhaust ) for a while and finally i saw it , the…
My cars rpm in idle and in drive suddenly will go up tremendously and then down back to normal. Recently it stays in a high rpm mode. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.