1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL320 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320. That ranks 5th out of 6 SL320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz SL320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
While driving in snowy weather and climbing a hill, the electrical traction control system took over and the vehicle accelerated resulting on loss of control of the vehicle and hitting a boulder off the highway. Prior to loss of control, the electronic trouble code light illuminated. *jg *nlm
Fletcher jones & mercedes benz manufacture rep. Refused to repair the repeated new car problems with the convertible roof and doors. They were very hostile and discriminatory.*ak
Other Mercedes Benz SL320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 SL320 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL320 | 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 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320?
Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.