1995 Mercedes Benz SL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500. That ranks 3rd out of 12 SL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 82%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner 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 SL500 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 | 18 | 82% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 18% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | 94,445 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 9% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 43,182 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 131,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz SL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500.
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.
Engine wire harness has deteriorated due to mercedes' choice to use biodegradable wire insulation. Wires are shorting which almost led to an accident, could lead to a fire and have caused the anti slip regulator safety system to fail and the car to run in limp mode with substantially reduced power…
Car can hardly run--without stalling-hard to start mercedes dealer said to sell it because of wiring problems.
91-96 mercedes engine wire harness disintegrates completely to shorting out all gauges and engine operations. This is very dangerous... Deadly dangerous . This needs to be addressed and recalled immediately. We are putting together a mass group to file a class action lawsuit against the nhtsa for…
I have 1995 sl500 last 8 years having electrical issues, related to wiring harness ,misfire ,steering pump,air pump and more. I am the first owner.all the wires are deteriorating,i thnik we need nhtsa to inspect these car manufacturers.if manufacturer installed the faulty wiring they should stand…
Mercedes benz wiring harness problems 1993 ' 1995 car does not run correct
Other Mercedes Benz SL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 SL500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 SL500 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 SL500 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 SL500 | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 SL500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 SL500 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 SL500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL500 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.