1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
The 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 MERCEDES 380 SL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN, A PARKED VEHICLE, AND A WATER MAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AT WHICH POINT THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED TO THE OFF POSITION AND ENABLED THE DRIVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE, WHICH DID REQUIRE MINOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 12/01/15*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 MERCEDES 380 SL (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN, A PARKED VEHICLE, AND A WATER MAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AT WHICH POINT THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED TO THE OFF POSITION AND ENABLED THE DRIVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE, WHICH DID REQUIRE MINOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 12/01/15*LJ *TR
Safety Rating for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1984 MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL (current)
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