1994 Mercedes-Benz SLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1994 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 April 23, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1994 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
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What SL owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE…
FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE COMPLETE ENGINE HARNESS IS BEING REPLACED. *TR
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