1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dt: the consumer stated that on 1993 mercedes 500 sel engine wiring harness shorted out. The insulation on the wiring crumbled off. The dealer said that they could repair the problem at consumer's cost. The manufacturer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10136391, filed 2005-09, 124,000 milesAir bags: “Owner would like to be able to disconnect the air bag in the passenger side of the vehicle (600 sl) when young child is riding up in the front. Possibility of violent deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #516331, filed 1997-04Engine cooling: “The contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the interstate, the engine stalled without warning. The engine would not restart, and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. After an extended period of the time, the engine restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the electrical wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10174921, filed 2006-12, 81,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 81,000 and 90,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10030939Jul 31, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. The function works again after a short time or distance. When the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is…
- 10030964Jun 5, 2009Brakes, Other or unknown. Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz SL Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 85,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz SL Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Series reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,500 miles and the middle half falls between 81,000 and 90,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.