1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls

Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2008-07-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
MY 1996 MERCEDES SL600 FAILED EMISSIONS TESTING BECAUSE THE OBDII SYSTEM CHECK REPORTED 5 MONITORS WERE "NOT READY". AFTER GREAT EXPENSE ATTEMPTING TO FIX THE PROBLEMS INDICATED BY THIS OUTPUT, I DISCOVERED THROUGH INTERNET SEARCHES AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH ILLINOIS EPA THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH EARLY 1996 V12 EQUIPPED AUTOMOBILES (I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER 1995). ON THESE EARLY 1996 CARS, THE GENERIC OBDII PORT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT THE STATUS OF THE ENGINE SYSTEM MONITORS. THE PROPRIETARY MERCEDES PORT REPORTS THAT ALL MONITORS ARE READY, BUT THE EMISSIONS TESTING FACILITY CAN NOT ACCESS THIS WITHOUT THE PROPRIETARY MERCEDES SCANNER. MY UNDERSTANDI

2007-08-01, Electrical System
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL 600 WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS IS A TYPICAL FAILURE OF AN OLDER MERCEDES WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES. THIS FAILURE IS KNOW THROUGH OUT THE INDUSTRY BUT IT HAS NEVER BEEN RECOGNIZED BY MB CONSEQUENTLY NO RECALL. THE CAR RUNS SLUGGISHLY AND I HAVE BEEN WARNED THAT IT IS A FIRE HAZARD. COST OF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $3100????? *JB

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class questions

Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Visibility; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.