2007 Mercedes Benz SL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL550 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL550. That ranks 2nd out of 13 SL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 6 | 38% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 10,040 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | 17,899 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | 69,722 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 34,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 34,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz SL550 recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
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.
Fix: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
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.
I purchased this vehicle in a private sale in September 2025. The battery Warning light was on and the radio was not working either. I had the vehicle inspected by the Mercedes dealer and was told the batteries were being drained because the BCM (Battery Control Module) I was told there was nothing…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on a slightly bumpy road, the message "ABC System Malfunctionâ was displayed. The vehicle started shuddering significantly and lost traction and stability control. The contact veered to the side of the road. The…
The brakes totally failed with little warning. In mid-october, 2018 driving about 15 mph my brake light came on and then within approximately 5 seconds alarms started sounding and i totally lost all braking power. Mercedes of denver repaired. On december 17 same exact thing happened at an even…
The vehicles brakes stopped working due to the sensotronic brake control unit. I'm told that there is a limited set number of how many iterations you can get out of this part before it stops working.
THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN WHILE PARKED IN A LOCKED GARAGE. THE FIRE WAS IN THE TRUNK AND INVOLVED VARIOUS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING HARNESSES. THE CAR FILLED WITH DENSE SMOKE WHICH COATED EVERYTHING WITH THICK SOOT. THE SMOKED SEEPED INTO EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE…
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 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 SL550 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.