CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL.
Most common 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 380 SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE CRACK OF THE SUBFRAME WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE. THE SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE WELD WAS CRACKED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HOUSE OF IMPORTS (6862 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, BUENA PARK, CA 90621, 714-627-5553) AND THEY STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF $3,000. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED WITH NO RECALL
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL questions
Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL has been fixed?
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