2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL550 years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550. That ranks 4th out of 13 SL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 42,675 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When pulling into an intersection after stopping at a 3-way stop the car unexpectedly went into neutral gear. An oncoming car had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. I was able to shift the car back to drive and got it home. Now the car will not start and there's a warning message on the dash…
2007 mercedes benz sl500. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure. The consumer stated while approaching a stop sign the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle rolled through the stop sign. The vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the sensotronic braking control. The vehicle fault codes…
2017 mercedes benz sl 550. Consumer writes in regards to defective pre safe option on vehicle. *ld the consumer states the safety belts tighten restricting and distracting the driver when it is unnecessary to do so. The failure occurs in one particular spot where two metal plates overlap in the…
Steering wheel stuck in up position. It would not adjust to the preset upon entering the vehicle. Found a fix online turned off the easy entry/exit feature and had to slap the wheel downward to get it unstuck. If this happens in motion it could lead to loss of control and driving with the wheel in…
Other Mercedes-Benz SL550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 SL550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 SL550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 SL550 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 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 SL550 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.