2009 Mercedes Benz SL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL550 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550. That ranks 3rd out of 13 SL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 5 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 33% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 27% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 52,946 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 13,892 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mercedes Benz SL550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
I'm reporting a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE affecting all Mercedes-Benz R230 series SL roadsters, model years 2003â2012, of which approximately 85,000 were sold in the United States: ⢠There are numerous reports on R230 SL owners' online forums that an electrical device located in the trunk of these…
Complete brake failure while driving. No one was injured but the vehicle could not be stopped until the transmission went into limp mode with still no brakes. Now the ABS and SRS lights on. Brake pedal to the floor. I completely have new brakes speed sensors fluid exchanges and more. The current…
This particular model 2009 Mercedes SL 550 hardtop convertible 5.5 liter motor has two batteries and accessory battery that battery thatâs located in the trunk in the main starting battery thatâs on the firewall. These batteries are both new in OEM recommended. If the car sits for 24 hours, it…
[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN # [XXX] SL550 2009 Since I bought this car 3 years ago the first day I am using it I got the problem say Reduced Braking Power, Depress Brake Pedal fully. I thought only when the weather is cold but now after 15 minutes minutes I am running on the road losing brake it is scary…
I bought the almost 3 years now since I bought it I seen and message on the dash board Reduced Braking Power Depress Brake Pedal fully . I search on the website most the Mercedez Benz has same problem but when check my Vin number I saw no issue on my SL550 2009. I almost depress on my car ill spend…
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 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 SL550 | 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 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Owners most often report service brakes, tires, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.