1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500 years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500. That ranks 7th out of 12 SL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 9,348 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 2 | 33% | 9,348 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 33% | 26,839 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 92,204 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
I have a 1998 mercedes benz that i do not drive often and keep well stored in a heated garage. I was driving it and noticed the tire was low. I took it to discount tire, who informed me that my tires were down to tread wear of 2/32. These tires, although purchased several years ago, have less than…
Car was in motion on highway when thick dark black smoke became visible from the interior rear view mirror and dome light housing.
Car was in motion on highway when thick dark black smoke became visible from the interior rear view mirror and dome light housing.
Driving at 40 mph when all of a sudden engine dies. Car becomes dead, very dangerous , at night middle lane of pacific coast hwy. Cant use breaks, everything is dead! Cant steer nothing. Could have been killed. This has happened before twice. Now i'm afraid to drive my car if this happens when im…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated that the passenger headlamp wiper arm was misaligned. The contact noticed that the washer pump would run continuously expelling all available fluid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
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 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 SL500 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 SL500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 SL500 | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility/wiper, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.