MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercedes Benz SL

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1994 Mercedes Benz SL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:07:02.379Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011
1994: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19911
19921
19932
199415
199513
20033
20042
20061
20071
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

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THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120423

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH FIRE
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INSULATION ON ELECTRICAL WIRING CRUMBLES TO DUST, RESULTING IN SHORTS, DAMAGED ELECTRONICS, ENGINE STALLING, ABS FAILURE, ETC. IT APPEARS MBZ USED DEFECTIVE INSULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESSES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050922

THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPED SEVERE SHORTS, STALLED THE ENGINE, DISABLED THE ABS, ASR,SRS SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040607

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE INJURY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 of 15 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1994 Mercedes Benz SL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Mercedes Benz SL?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.