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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by year
The SL-Class is a two-seat sports car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 408 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 SL-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 13–18 | 0 | 53 |
| 1996 SL-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 SL-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 1 | 20 |
| 1998 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 21 |
| 1999 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 4 | 108 |
| 2004 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl | 14–17 | 4 | 56 |
| 2005 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 13–17 | 2 | 28 |
| 2006 SL-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 14–17 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 SL-Class | 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 14–16 | 2 | 21 |
| 2008 SL-Class | 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 14–16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 SL-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl… | 14–16 | 1 | 18 |
| 2011 SL-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 SL-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 SL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 17–20 | 4 | 18 |
| 2014 SL-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 17–20 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 17–23 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 17–23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 16–23 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 16–23 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–23 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 SL-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 20–22 | 3 | 2 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz SL-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your SL-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz SL-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete SL-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz SL-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 SL-Class (108). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, suspension and service brakes.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2003 SL-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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