2004 Mercedes Benz SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL. That ranks 3rd out of 6 SL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 46,239 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz SL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 46,239 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Mercedes Benz SL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL.
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 30mph, suddenly the car started rocking from side to side. I held the steering wheel firmly, but the car started moving to the right, so i stopped the car and turned off the engine. It appeared to be a suspension problem. When i restarted the car, it was okay. Within a week or so, the…
A pounding noise (like a hammer hitting a 2x4) occurred repeatedly whenever i started or stopped. It turned out to be a failure of the baffles inside the gas tank and required a replacement of the gas tank at a cost of over $2000. This is clearly a defect in materials or workmanship and should be…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, steering, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.