Mercedes Benz Sl Class 1998
Model Sl Class made in 1998 by Mercedes Benz got 23 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and parking brake.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-P-047124 | 07/06/2009 | 10030941 | 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 | 12/23/2009 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| SB-P-047527 | 07/31/2009 | 10030939 | 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 o | 12/23/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-090930 | 06/05/2009 | 10030964 | 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 | 12/29/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| SB-090930 | 06/05/2009 | 10030964 | 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 | 12/29/2009 | |
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 an | 12/22/2009 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-090930 | 06/05/2009 | 10030964 | 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 | 12/29/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| Hard top. cd player. phone. wood trim paint. most problems have been dealer errors. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Heating, a/c, and radio failures. | |||
| Hard top. cd player. phone. wood trim paint. most problems have been dealer errors. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Antenna failed. *yc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Tail light failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 04/29/1998 | |
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 2 | 10/27/1998 | |
| Gas gauge. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Gas tank fuel sending unit. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Trunk lock failed. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Vacuum failed resulting in leakage and the check engine light coming on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| 1r signal wire had a bad connection causing the phone not to work, the check engine light to come on, low fuel ligh to blink, and the door locks to malfunction. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Brakes failed causing grinding and squeaking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 04/03/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vacuum line door/coupler failed. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 24870 | 1 | |
| The brake system vacuum booster did not hold the vacuum and caused a hissing noise when the brakes were applied. the brake warning light never illuminated to indicate a problem. the consumer requested a refund for a portion of the repair cost. ph *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Hard top. cd player. phone. wood trim paint. most problems have been dealer errors. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Suspension failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 25319 | 1 | |
| Purchased 1998 mercedes benz sl 600 from mbz san francisco dealership on 4/22/09. immediately reported excessive and dangerous bouncing of front end. reported defect dealer took no action. took car to mbz of oakland where they diagnosed bad front suspension pressure cells which clearly existed at time of sale. oakland mbz comped diagnostic. have made several attempts to have sf mbz correct problem, but they want me to pay for the work and have ignored my letters. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/01/2010 | |||
| Purchased new michelin sport tires dot gudl 275/35 zr 18 on11/3/2010 and found out that the manufacturing date was 1107. these tires were over 3 years old and should have not been sold as new. the tire dealer accepted my complaint and replaced them with 0909 tires. the old ones were being returned to the distributor but i have no way of knowing if they are going to be resold or destroyed. shouldn't there be guidelines making sure 3 yr old tires are destroyed and not sold as new? | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Heating, a/c, and radio failures. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Windows failed causing squeaking and chattering. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | SARASOTA | GLAUSER MERCEDES BENZ |