1997 Mercedes Benz SL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL320 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL320. That ranks 2nd out of 6 SL320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz SL320 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.
Risk: Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
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.
At a slow 5 mph parking lot speed the seat belt tensioning devices ignited. The srs system malfunctioned. There were no impacts, previous collisions, or any reason for these pre-tensioning devices to activate. It was starting and my wife's chest hurt for a few days after.
While parked in a garage the consumer attempted to use the keyless entry remote but it did not unlock the vehicle. The consumer then tried to start the vehicle but it would not start. The consumer then opened the trunk and at that time the consumer smelled a strong burning odor. The consuer then…
Burn smell coming from electrical harness box. Mr the harness box was located in the trunk. The vehicle also had an oil leak. *jb
Chrome tire wheel is loose. Yh
Single wiper blade has been replaced 3 time in 1 yr. Dealer states there is a problem with blades not lasting.
Other Mercedes Benz SL320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 SL320 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL320 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL320 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 SL320 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 SL320 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.