2000 Mercedes-Benz SL320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL320, 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 May 1, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL320 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 cooling11
Vehicle speed control11

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

0 recalls

2000 Mercedes-Benz SL320 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other SL320 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 SL320 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SL320 owners report

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

RPMS INCREASE AAT 20MPH. DRIVER HAS TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED,THE PROLONGED STOPPING DISTANCE CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO REPORTS THAT ENGINE…
Complaint 887219 · May 1, 2001

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