1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 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 engine cooling of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While parked in a garage the consumer attempted to use the keyless entry remote but it did not unlock the vehicle. The consumer then tried to start the vehicle but it would not start. The consumer then opened the trunk and at that time the consumer smelled a strong burning odor. The consuer then noticed that the black box, immediately above the batter, burned. Teh vehicle also leaked oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10015883, filed 2003-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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