1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500.

Most common 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2020-01-23, Unknown Or Other
SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION FOUND A PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM HOOD WEDGED BETWEEN BODY OF VEHICLE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IDLING.

2006-06-29, Power Train
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVETRAIN IS LEAPING AS THE CAR STARTS AND AS YOU START TO SHIFT. NO ACCIDENTS THAT LED UP TO THIS AND THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT SEVERAL (UNKNOWN QUANITY) TIMES. THE POWERTRAIN SEEMS TO BE SENDING POWER FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TOO QUICKLY AND THIS COULD LEAD TO FUTURE FAILURES AND A SAFETY RISK.

1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 questions

Does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 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.