1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL320 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320. That ranks 3rd out of 6 SL320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 141,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 | 2 | 50% | 141,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 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.
Wiring harness is disintergrating. Car runs very rough. Visible bare wires. Check engine light comes on and goes off. Smells of burning wire.
My car appears to over heat, but it's actually just the temp gauge jumping around erratically. The mechanic says it's the wiring harness - a known problem in these cars which is being ignored by the manufacturer. *tt
Air conditioner failed. Qcaw
Fuel : june 07. Gas leaked from underneath vehicle near back wheel on passenger's side. June 11, took to mercedes dealer to have checked and they could not find anything wrong with it. *akthey stated that it is an undercoatiing that is leaking and not oil. *ak
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 SL320 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.