Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and problems
4 recalls and 15 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
15
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
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Mercedes-Benz SL Class by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 SL Class | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 SL Class | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 SL Class | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 SL Class | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 SL Class | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 SL Class | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz SL Class problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
All Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V-478 | Oct 1, 2012 | 2013 | Equipment | Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. |
| 08V-303 | Jul 7, 2008 | 2003–2004, 2006, 2009 | Electrical System | Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004… |
| 05V-133 | Apr 1, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (Sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the… |
| 04V-296 | Jun 22, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (Sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz SL Class?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Class has the most reports (9). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SL Class have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz SL Class model years 2003–2006, 2009, 2013.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz SL Class problems?
Owners report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems most often.