CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (5 reports).
0Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Most common 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
1985 380SL SUB FRAME DEFECT ACKNOWLEDGED BY MERCEDES BENZ WITH THEIR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 191185120001. IS THIS REPAIR STILL A RESPONSIBILITY OF MERCEDES BENZ? *TR
WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS THROTTLE STICKS. ALSO, STICKS WHILE DRIVING. NO CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
CONSUMER STATES AFTER PRESSING THE ACCLERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, THREW DRIVER FORWARD AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT A HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE PARKED IN AN ADJACENT ROW. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL SECONDS BEFORE THE IMPACT BUT DID NOT HAVE TIME TO OVERCOME THE ROARING ENGINE. MECHANIC REPLACED IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT AND IDLE VALVE. *TT
THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED SUB FRAME (CAMPAIGN PROGRAM) ON THE BASIS OF AGE AND MILLAGE OF THE VEHICLE. YH
VEHICLE TOOK OFF, CAUSING THE COSNUMER TO ALMOST HIT A TREE WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER CAN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT TAKES OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ,AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 questions
Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (5), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 has been fixed?
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