1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,445miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,445 miles.
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.
“I have 1995 SL500 last 8 years having electrical issues, related to wiring harness ,misfire ,steering pump,air pump and more. I am the first owner.all the wires are deteriorating,I thnik we need NHTSA to inspect these car manufacturers.if manufacturer installed the faulty wiring they should stand up and offer repairs at the mercedes dealers.free. Regards”
NHTSA complaint #10966708, filed 2017-03, 145,000 miles“Was driving car and engine started to misfire, stumble and lose power as I was crossing traffic into a side road. Almost was hit from the passenger side by a large truck that was moving at me at over 50mph. I had left plenty of time/space to do this crossing properly. However, the car almost stalled out mid way across and I could not accelerate properly to get out of the way in a timely manner.. Engine got slight surge just in time to avoid a collision. I managed to get the car to limp home. Started it up a few later and ran fine as I carefully drove it to the dealer for evaluation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511697, filed 2013-05, 43,890 miles“Car immediately stalled in the middle of the interstate. Driving vehicle and it began to stall. Was not able to even pull to side of the road. Was later able to jump start vehicle, however still had issues with stalling and no acceleration. Have been informed it is a harness wiring issue .”
NHTSA complaint #10724745, filed 2015-06Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
18 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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.
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