1997 Mercedes Benz Sl600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:interior (1) · Seat Belts:pretensioner (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2020-09-30 · LI27.50-P-071658 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2020-09-22 · LI27.50-P-049281 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
Equipment:electrical 2014-10-14 · LI82.70-P-060004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
Suspension 2014-02-21 · LI42.10-P-058535 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the noise comes from the front axle. vehicles without code b07 (amg ceramic high-performance composite brake system)
Steering 2014-02-20 · LI46.15-P-057157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment is nonfunctional.
Equipment 2014-02-03 · GI88.40-P-057430 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.