How many recalls does the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 have?

The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“My mb 380 sl had a left front suspension failure as I was entering my garage. On the internet I found "keith martins sports car market" that explained mercedes has a standing recall campaign for cracks in the front suspension lower control arm mounting points and that any mb dealer can tell if it…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM · reported 2006-09-20

“When vehicle was parked vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Dealer notified.*ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 2002-07-27

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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.