1998 Mercedes Benz SL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL320 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL320. That ranks 4th out of 6 SL320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz SL320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Battery "exploded" trying to start car. Batttery acid was spreyed all about, and acrid fumes filled our garage. Was compensated $2500 by mercedes and the dealer offfered a new vehical "at cost" which we accepted. Were told this was not the first time a battery had exploded in a ml320. These…
Vehicle was sitting on small incline & slipped out of gear. Rolled back, jumped a curve and went into a street, rearending another vehicle. Dealer will be contacted. *ak
Driver side airbag failed. Yh passenger side airbag failed. Yh
Other Mercedes Benz SL320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 SL320 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL320 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 SL320 | 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 1998 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.