2002 Mercedes-Benz SL ClassProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2002 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

'96'97'98'02'03'04'05'06'09'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILUREPE07042 · closed Nov 20, 2007
    No recall
In owners' words

What SL Class owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED GASKET AND OTHER PARTS.
Complaint 10046516 · Nov 6, 2003

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