1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320.

Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Seat Belts	1
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2000-11-15, Electrical System
BATTERY "EXPLODED" TRYING TO START CAR. BATTTERY ACID WAS SPREYED ALL ABOUT, AND ACRID FUMES FILLED OUR GARAGE. WAS COMPENSATED $2500 BY MERCEDES AND THE DEALER OFFFERED A NEW VEHICAL "AT COST" WHICH WE ACCEPTED. WERE TOLD THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME A BATTERY HAD EXPLODED IN A ML320. THESE BATTERIES AND/OR THE IGNITION SYSTEM NEED TO BE RECALLED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT IN THIS INCIDENT, BUT IT DID OCCUR IN A GARAGE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO GAS LINES AND PILOT LIGHTS FOR THE WATER HEATER AND HOME HEATING UNIT, WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS THEY DIDN'T ALL BLOW UP WITH THE BATTERY! *AK

2000-04-19, Power Train
VEHICLE WAS SITTING ON SMALL INCLINE & SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. ROLLED BACK, JUMPED A CURVE AND WENT INTO A STREET, REARENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

1999-08-23, Air Bags
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED. YH PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED. YH

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 questions

Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.