2007 Mercedes Benz SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 21, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SL years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL. That ranks 4th out of 6 SL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 46,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz SL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~46,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%46,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2007 Mercedes Benz SL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL.

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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 the transmission was not functioning correctly, at least one of these events would occur: a) the vehicle would not downshift, it would remain stuck in high gear. B) the car would not shift into idle at stop, then it would stall. C) when the transmission would not up-shift, the car would be…

Power Train · received Sep 21, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10426642

Other Mercedes Benz SL years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 SL10
200710
2006 SL10
2004 SL20
2003 SL30
1995 SL130

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.