2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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Is the repair still open on your SL55?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55.

Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2019-02-15, Service Brakes
THE VEHICLE HAS 70000 MILES AND ON JANUARY 10, 2019 I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING (UNTIL AFTER THE FACT ) HAD NO BRAKES, FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND BEEPING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROADSIDE. CODES INDICATED FAILED SBC.
2012-03-24, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE RISES AND LOWERS UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THE VEHICLE SITS FOR LONGER THAN TWO WEEKS, IT WILL DROP AT ONE SIDE OR TIRE. *TR

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 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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