Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SL Class (model years 2002–2006, 2009, 2013). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints), followed by structure (3 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SL Class model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 2 of 7 | |
| Structure | 3 | 2 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 of 7 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V303000 | Jul 7, 2008 | Electrical system | 2003–2004 | 404 |
| 05V133000 | Apr 1, 2005 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2003–2004 | 204,000 |
| 04V296000 | Jun 22, 2004 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2003–2004 | 143,387 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.