1993 Mercedes-Benz SLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has problems

2 complaints 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
Electrical system20

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

0 recalls

1993 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other SL 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 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'03'04'06'07'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SL owners report

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

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A SL600 MERCEDES AND IM FINDING EVIDENCE OF BIODEGRADABLE WIRE THAT IS FLAKING AND SHORTING OUT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE SEE LINK.…
Complaint 10105752 · Jan 4, 2005

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