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1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320.

1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320, describing incidents dated November 1, 1996 to November 20, 2012.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Equipment 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10495382 · Filed

    WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTERGRATING. CAR RUNS VERY ROUGH. VISIBLE BARE WIRES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. SMELLS OF BURNING WIRE.

  • ODI #10412007 · Filed

    MY CAR APPEARS TO OVER HEAT, BUT IT'S ACTUALLY JUST THE TEMP GAUGE JUMPING AROUND ERRATICALLY. THE MECHANIC SAYS IT'S THE WIRING HARNESS - A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THESE CARS WHICH IS BEING IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TT

  • ODI #813109 · Filed

    FUEL : JUNE 07. GAS LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE NEAR BACK WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. JUNE 11, TOOK TO MERCEDES DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *AKTHEY STATED THAT IT IS AN UNDERCOATIING THAT IS LEAKING AND NOT OIL. *AK

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1996 Mercedes Benz SL320 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz SL320 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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