1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class

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1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:54.071Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 0 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints
1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 0 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 0 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009

1999: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19962
19972
199812
19990
20021
20039
20043
20052
20060
20090

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • No specific known issues on file — do a standard pre-purchase inspection.

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.