1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 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.
“91-96 mercedes engine wire harness disintegrates completely to shorting out all gauges and engine operations. This is very dangerous... Deadly dangerous . This needs to be addressed and recalled immediately. We are putting together a mass group to file a class action lawsuit against the NHTSA for not demanding mercedes to implement a recall on its deadly mistake. ( we have not lost a class action lawsuit today from 1989... Thank you in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #11016263, filed 2017-08, 1,000 miles“Engine wire harness has deteriorated due to mercedes' choice to use biodegradable wire insulation. Wires are shorting which almost LED to an accident, could lead to a fire and have caused the anti slip regulator safety system to fail and the car to run in limp mode with substantially reduced power. Car was in motion when I lost power initially and at the time was surprised by the loss of power. I didn't know how to control almost causing an accident since the gas pedal stopped fully responding to input. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194764, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles“1995 SL500 had the sar light go on and the car went into limp mode and barely ran enough to get it to the service garage. The mechanic diagnosed a faulty engine wiring harness and showed me how the insulation on the wires was literally breaking away from the electrical wiring. This he said was shorting out the control module. He told me his was very common on the mercedes of this vintage and that it was a hazard. The car only has 83,000 miles on it and my wife baby it's like her own child. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291681, filed 2009-11, 83,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
18 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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