2008 Mercedes Benz SL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL550 years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz SL550. That ranks 4th out of 13 SL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 66,550 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 66,550 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz SL550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
While driving at 50mph, audible and visual warnings of brake failure. No braking available other than transmission downshift for engine braking.
The subject car, a 2008 mercdes benz sl550, that has never been in an accident and is stored in a garage. The car was started and driven out of the garage on to the street, approximately 50 yards later while driving about 20 mph, the brakes 100% failed and the power assisted steering stop working…
Driver placed a purse behind the front seat of the vehicle. The vehicle has power seats which operate on a motor. The strap from the purse apparently came in contact with the seat in motion causing smoldering and eventually the seat motor to burn itself out. A fire was avoided due to a fuse causing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz sl550. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the computer system was repaired. Approximately two years later, the recurred whether 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 SL550 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 SL550 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats, service brakes problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz SL550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.