1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 137,500miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by engine (2) and air bags (1). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 7% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 137,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 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 system11 69%
- Engine2 13%
- Air bags1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My vehicle is a 1995 mercedes benz sl320r and was built with biodegradable wiring insulation in the engine harness. The insulation is deteriorating and causing problems throughout the electrical components. The vehicle has 131,000 miles. I'm the 3rd owner. Postings on the internet indicate potentially fatal failures are possible. It is likely that the previous owners were not aware of this problem. Do I have any recourse?”
NHTSA complaint #11203157, filed 2019-04, 121,000 milesEngine: “Maf connector caught fire, wiring insulation deterioted causing an electrical short. This happen in my garage when I started the engine, if I was driving the car would have burned everything in the engine compartment”
NHTSA complaint #10838855, filed 2016-02, 112,518 milesAir bags: “The srs warning light came on. A diagnostic code indicated that the air bag control module (located in the dash board, behind the radio) was not working. This is not a serviceable part. A new module is $1,400, repeat, yes, $1,400, not installed. I think air bag equipment should have life time warranties and certainly should not be $1,400. The would appear to be putting profits before safety. I am a teacher, not a stock broker. I bought this car three years ago ( the vehicle was17 years old). It was in good shape and well maintained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649751, filed 2014-10, 95,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
7% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 121,000 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL320 RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10135628Oct 14, 2014Equipment. iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
- 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz SL320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 150,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 16 | 137,500 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz SL320 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 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.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (SL320, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 137,500 miles and the middle half falls between 121,000 and 150,000 miles; 7% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.