CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING 30MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED ROCKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I HELD THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY, BUT THE CAR STARTED MOVING TO THE RIGHT, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. IT APPEARED TO BE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, IT WAS OKAY. WITHIN A WEEK OR SO, THE SAME THING HAPPENED, AGAIN. LUCKILY, BOTH TIMES, I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY AT A LOW SPEED, RATHER THAN AT A HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65MPH. *JS
A POUNDING NOISE (LIKE A HAMMER HITTING A 2X4) OCCURRED REPEATEDLY WHENEVER I STARTED OR STOPPED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FAILURE OF THE BAFFLES INSIDE THE GAS TANK AND REQUIRED A REPLACEMENT OF THE GAS TANK AT A COST OF OVER $2000. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AND SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. THE BAFFLES SLIDING AROUND THE TANK WOULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE IT TO LEAK IF THE TANK WERE NOT REPLACED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. IT HAS APPARENTLY OCCURRED ON MANY MERCEDES CARS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET REPORTS. *JS
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Suspension (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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