1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500 years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL500. That ranks 10th out of 12 SL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 157,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Smoke coming from engine compartment. Upon closer examination found a piece of material from hood wedged between body of vehicle and exhaust manifold. Material caught fire. Vehicle was parked in driveway idling.
Dt: the contact stated the drivetrain is leaping as the car starts and as you start to shift. No accidents that led up to this and the dealer has looked at it several (unknown quanity) times. The powertrain seems to be sending power from the front to the back of the car too quickly and this could…
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL500 | 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 1999 Mercedes Benz SL500?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.