1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL320 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 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320. That is the most of any SL320 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 69%), typically at around 135,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner 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 SL320 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 | 11 | 69% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 126,259 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320.
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.
(xxxx) biodegrading wiring harness redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My vehicle is a 1995 mercedes benz sl320r and was built with biodegradable wiring insulation in the engine harness. The insulation is deteriorating and causing problems throughout the electrical components. The vehicle has 131,000 miles. I'm the 3rd owner. Postings on the internet indicate…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz sl320. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness to the computer cluster was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC ON THE WIRING HARNESS WAS PEELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS…
The engine bay wiring harnesses have disintegrated on the car due to use of heat susceptible wire insulation. This has caused bare wires to short out in the engine bay. While driving the vehicle, it caused the engine to spontaneously surge resulting in uncontrolled acceleration. Subsequent to the…
Other Mercedes Benz SL320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 SL320 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL320 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL320 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 SL320 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 SL320 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL320 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.