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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450slProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450sl, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450sl has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1974 Mercedes-Benz 450sl recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
1974 vs. every other 450sl year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 450sl median. How we score
'73'74'75'76
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 450sl owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AS THE SECOND, AND RELATIVELY NEW, OWNER OF A LOW MILEAGE VINTAGE MERCEDES, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED IN JUNE 2017 THAT THERE IS AN OPEN SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS MODEL DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES CRACKS IN THE SUBFRAME, LEADING TO A POTENTIAL "CATASTROPHIC FAILURE" OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. I HAVE…
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