Mercedes-Benz SL550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz SL550 (2007–2017).

Complaints
26
Recalls
8
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz SL550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz SL550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 SL55040001Brakes
2016 SL55000001—
2015 SL55020003Engine
2014 SL55020004Body & Structure
2013 SL55081003Steering
2011 SL55010000Wheels & Tires
2009 SL55070100Brakes
2007 SL55020101Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz SL550 problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SL550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz SL550 recalls

  • Recall 22V168000Mar 18, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V899000Dec 14, 201670 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

  • Recall 16V439000Jun 15, 2016100 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V386000Jul 1, 2014311 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating front passenger air bag deployment, the front passenger seat airbag may not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.

  • Recall 13V542000Nov 1, 2013130 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the OCS does not detect a very light person sitting in the seat, the passenger side air bag would be turned off. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the passenger would be at an increased risk of injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology