1998 Mercedes Benz SL320
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
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…
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
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
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed. yh
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10181124Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- 10166976Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
- 10135628iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
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