MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class

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1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:49:25.837Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SL Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19962
19972
199812
19990
20021
20039
20043
20052
20060
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
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FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20000330

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (BETTER HARNESS CONTROL) AND NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DURING VEHICLE COLLISION SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (BETTER HARNESS CONTROL) AND NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000118 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION FILAMENT OF THE AIR BAG GAS GENERATOR MODULE CAN OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AREAS OF FREQUENTLY HIGH HUMIDITY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Campaign 99V327000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000602 — RQ (closed 20010720)

INADVERTENT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMEN

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V327000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.