2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL550 years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550. That ranks 9th out of 13 SL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 24,679 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 24,679 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised that the recall repair had…
Other Mercedes Benz SL550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 SL550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 SL550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 SL550 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 SL550 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 SL550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 SL550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 SL550 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 SL550 | 17 | 3 |
| 2011 SL550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 SL550 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 SL550 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 SL550 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL550 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.