How many recalls does the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl have?

The 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1977 mercedes benz 280 with a cracked sub-frame.*dt the consumer was informed the sub-frame had serious cracks and it needed to be replaced immediately. Mercedes benz informed the consumer he did not qualify for reimbursement because the vehicle was a gray market, which meant it was not imported…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1901-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 Sl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.