Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 22% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class
Brakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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