CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Most common 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 560SL. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND FAIL TO MY FACE WHILE I WAS DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM TO 560SL OWNER. THIS IS DUE TO THE WORN OUT / DEFECT OF THE PLASTIC HOLDER THAT HOLD THE VISOR. *TR
CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE, PLACED IT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD. CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND IT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AND FRONT END VIBRATED. ALL OF THE FLEX DISCS WERE CRACKED, AND BRAKES WERE WARPED. ALSO, BACK UP LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE, AND BALL JOINTS TORE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
EA88034; WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED. OCCUPANT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY DID NOT WORK, CAUSING A CRASH AND INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING INJURIES.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 questions
Does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has been fixed?
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