1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320.

Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Electrical System	2
Equipment	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2013-01-23, Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTERGRATING. CAR RUNS VERY ROUGH. VISIBLE BARE WIRES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. SMELLS OF BURNING WIRE.

2011-07-12, Electrical System
MY CAR APPEARS TO OVER HEAT, BUT IT'S ACTUALLY JUST THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPING AROUND ERRATICALLY. THE MECHANIC SAYS IT'S THE WIRING HARNESS - A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THESE CARS WHICH IS BEING IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TT

1998-09-17, Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. QCAW

1997-06-16, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL : JUNE 07. GAS LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE NEAR BACK WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. JUNE 11, TOOK TO MERCEDES DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *AKTHEY STATED THAT IT IS AN UNDERCOATIING THAT IS LEAKING AND NOT OIL. *AK

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 questions

Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Electrical System (2), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 has been fixed?

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