Mercedes Benz 320sl 1998
Model 320sl made in 1998 by Mercedes Benz got 5 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and power train.
Model 1998
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 12/18/1997 | |
| Driver side airbag failed. yh passenger side airbag failed. yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Battery exploded trying to start car. batttery acid was spreyed all about, and acrid fumes filled our garage. was compensated $2500 by mercedes and the dealer offfered a new vehical at cost which we accepted. were told this was not the first time a battery had exploded in a ml320. these batteries and/or the ignition system need to be recalled. fortunately no one was hurt in this incident, but it did occur in a garage in close proximity to gas lines and pilot lights for the water heater and home heating unit, with my wife and children in the car. thank goodness they didn't all blow up with the battery! *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 04/18/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was sitting on small incline & slipped out of gear. rolled back, jumped a curve and went into a street, rearending another vehicle. dealer will be contacted. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 12/18/1997 | |
| Seat belt failed. yh | |||