1992 Mercedes Benz SL
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE BLOW OUT WITH B.F. GOODRICH G-FORCE-KDWS 225/55/R16.*MR (NAR) 3 OF THE 4 TIRE HAVE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIRE BLEWOUT AT 70 MPH WITH 12442 MILES ON IT. THE SECOND TIRE BLEWOUT AT 17545 MILES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20041129
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
1992 Mercedes Benz SL — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1992 Mercedes Benz SL 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 1992 Mercedes Benz SL?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes Benz SL have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.