Model year record
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 2 | 72,000 mi |
| Engine | 1 | 98,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 1 | 112,024 mi |
| Visibility | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior | 1 | 50,000 mi |
The 1995 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.