1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl320 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz sl320. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness to the computer cluster was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz sl320r. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the plastic on the wiring harness was peeling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness…”
“My vehicle is a 1995 mercedes benz sl320r and was built with biodegradable wiring insulation in the engine harness. The insulation is deteriorating and causing problems throughout the electrical components. The vehicle has 131,000 miles. I'm the 3rd owner. Postings on the internet indicate…”
“The engine bay wiring harnesses have disintegrated on the car due to use of heat susceptible wire insulation. This has caused bare wires to short out in the engine bay. While driving the vehicle, it caused the engine to spontaneously surge resulting in uncontrolled acceleration. Subsequent to the…”
“This cars 1995 mercedez benz sl320 are a danger for drivers and I think goverment have to take care of safety matter for people must have mercedez benz to take care of this matter”
“This cars 1995 mercedez benz sl320 are a danger for drivers and I think goverment have to take care of safety matter for people must have mercedez benz to take care of this matter”
“Headlights go on and off, bulb warning lights stay on”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.