1998 Mercedes Benz Sl Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Tires (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz Sl Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Parking Brake 2009-07-31 · SB-P-047527 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is on at the first notch, the contact switch may react with a co
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2009-07-06 · SB-P-047124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle lift off and on uneven roads. stress at the spot welds on the firewall to the right of the brake booster can result in cracking noises. no right hand drive. no model years listed.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2009-06-15 · TSB-42-10-109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. include all models an
Traction Control System 2009-06-05 · SB-090930 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of t
Tires 1998-06-01 · PSIMBNA4020M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc
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.