1995 Mercedes Benz SL320
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1995: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
11 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The engine bay wiring harnesses have disintegrated on the car due to use of heat susceptible wire insulation. This has caused bare wires to short out in the engine bay.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-18
My vehicle is a 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320R and was built with biodegradable wiring insulation in the engine harness. The insulation is deteriorating and causing problems throughout the electrical components. The vehicle has 131,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-23
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness to the computer cluster was damaged and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05
Engine
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
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Maf connector caught fire, wiring insulation deterioted causing an electrical short. This happen in my garage when I started the engine, if I was driving the car would have burned everything in the engine…
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-28
Visibility/wiper
1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Exterior lighting
1 of 16 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Air bags
1 of 16 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 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 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL320 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.