1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 recalls

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Seat Belts	2
Visibility	1
Equipment	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2019-04-09, Seat Belts
AT A SLOW 5 MPH PARKING LOT SPEED THE SEAT BELT TENSIONING DEVICES IGNITED. THE SRS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WERE NO IMPACTS, PREVIOUS COLLISIONS, OR ANY REASON FOR THESE PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES TO ACTIVATE. IT WAS STARTING AND MY WIFE'S CHEST HURT FOR A FEW DAYS AFTER.

2004-12-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
BURN SMELL COMING FROM ELECTRICAL HARNESS BOX. MR THE HARNESS BOX WAS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD AN OIL LEAK. *JB

2003-04-22, Electrical System
WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE BUT IT DID NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER THEN TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER THEN OPENED THE TRUNK AND AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE CONSUER THEN NOTICED THAT THE BLACK BOX, IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE BATTER, BURNED. TEH VEHICLE ALSO LEAKED OIL. *AK *NLM

1999-08-23, Wheels
CHROME TIRE WHEEL IS LOOSE. YH

1999-04-15, Equipment
A/C FAILURE.

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320: Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Seat Belts (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 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.