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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 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
1979 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE PARKING HER VEHICLE INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT A TREE AND BANK BUILDING. *JB *YH
WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED, IT RAN AT FULL THROTTLE DUE TO A NYLON BUSHING FAILURE, THE NYLON BUSHING WAS NOTED TO BE COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. *SLC
Own a 1979 450SLC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.