1997 Mercedes Benz SL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL600 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600. That ranks 2nd out of 7 SL600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 113,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | 93,361 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz SL600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.
Risk: Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
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.
We took a road trip to san antonio, tx, on 10/15/2019, and were returning home on 10/17/2019 when the incident occurred. San antonio is about 2 hours away from llano, tx, where we live. We had driven in san antonio traffic for about 45 minutes and stopped for breakfast at ihop around 10:30 am…
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 (na) mercedes benz sl600. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the cylinder head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz sl600. The driver side and rearview self dimming mirrors failed. The mirrors appeared to have an oily surface. The dealer stated that the wires failed, but was unsure which wire failed and what repairs were needed. The current and failure mileages were…
Other Mercedes Benz SL600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 SL600 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 SL600 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 SL600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600?
Owners most often report engine, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL600 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.