CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (4 reports).
0Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
PURCHASED NEW MICHELIN SPORT TIRES DOT GUDL 275/35 ZR 18 ON11/3/2010 AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MANUFACTURING DATE WAS 1107. THESE TIRES WERE OVER 3 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD AS NEW. THE TIRE DEALER ACCEPTED MY COMPLAINT AND REPLACED THEM WITH 0909 TIRES. THE OLD ONES WERE BEING RETURNED TO THE DISTRIBUTOR BUT I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THEY ARE GOING TO BE RESOLD OR DESTROYED. SHOULDN'T THERE BE GUIDELINES MAKING SURE 3 YR OLD TIRES ARE DESTROYED AND NOT SOLD AS NEW? *TR
PURCHASED 1998 MERCEDES BENZ SL 600 FROM MBZ SAN FRANCISCO DEALERSHIP ON 4/22/09. IMMEDIATELY REPORTED EXCESSIVE AND DANGEROUS BOUNCING OF FRONT END. REPORTED DEFECT DEALER TOOK NO ACTION. TOOK CAR TO MBZ OF OAKLAND WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED BAD FRONT SUSPENSION PRESSURE CELLS WHICH CLEARLY EXISTED AT TIME OF SALE. OAKLAND MBZ COMPED DIAGNOSTIC. HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO HAVE SF MBZ CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR THE WORK AND HAVE IGNORED MY LETTERS. *TR
THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM BOOSTER DID NOT HOLD THE VACUUM AND CAUSED A HISSING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR A PORTION OF THE REPAIR COST. PH *NLM
HARD TOP. CD PLAYER. PHONE. WOOD TRIM PAINT. MOST PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DEALER ERRORS.
GAS GAUGE.
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class questions
Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.
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