MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercedes Benz SL320

○ Not enough data
1998 Mercedes Benz SL320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:20:03.888Z

Only 3 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 3 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 SL320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19942
199516
19964
19976
19983
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

SEAT BELT FAILED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE WAS SITTING ON SMALL INCLINE & SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. ROLLED BACK, JUMPED A CURVE AND WENT INTO A STREET, REARENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000419

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED. YH PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz SL320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Mercedes Benz SL320?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:anchorage, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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