1995 Mercedes-Benz SL Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles, 13 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (92% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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 system12 92%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Engine cooling1 7.7%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I recently purchased a 1995 mercedes benz model sl600. Shortly after getting the car home the check engine light came on and a few days after that the asr warning light came on so I started to research what might be causing the problems. After extensive research I found an online website which had several articles about the possible causes. The website recommended that the wiring should be inspected for cracking and deterioration of the insulation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394462, filed 2011-04, 79,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,475 and 110,000 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 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.
- 10030941Jul 6, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle lift off and on uneven roads. Stress at the spot welds on the firewall to the right of the…
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 15 | 82,560 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz SL model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (92% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,475 and 110,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.