1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1977 vs. every other 450SLC 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 450SLC median. How we score

'73'74'75'76'77'79
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 450SLC owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SLC (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ARRIVING HOME, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HAD SHIFTED INWARD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:…
Complaint 11048714 · Nov 27, 2017

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