1998 Mercedes-Benz SL ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2010. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other SL Class 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 SL Class median. How we score
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What SL Class owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM BOOSTER DID NOT HOLD THE VACUUM AND CAUSED A HISSING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR A PORTION OF THE REPAIR COST. PH *NLM
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