CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Most common 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE FREE TO ARC ON EACHOTHER CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION(THIS CAR IS EQUIPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER IMPUT), FINALLY FAILED THROTTLE RESPONSE! ALL OF THESE INSTANCES CAN, AND WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SAFETY ISSUES IN THE FUTURE, AND CERTAINLY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST, I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW LUCKY I AM TO BE
FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE COMPLETE ENGINE HARNESS IS BEING REPLACED. *TR
INTERMITTENT IDLE CHANGE AND IDLE SURGES DURING DRIVING. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR CUTS OUT. *TR
I HAVE A 1994 600SL MERCEDES (35,000 MILES) WITH COMPLETE BREAK DOWN OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE INSULATION. UPON MY INVESTIGATION I FIND THAT EVERY SL HAS THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE MERCEDES TO REPLACE ALL THE WIRING HARNESSES INCLUDING THE HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE BODIES. *TR
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL questions
Does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL has been fixed?
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