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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 14 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
13 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?
EPA figures for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL reach 14 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.