2004 Mercedes Benz SL55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL55 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55. That ranks 4th out of 5 SL55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50,578 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 50% | 50,578 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz SL55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55.
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
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle has 70000 miles and on january 10, 2019 i was approaching a stop light and suddenly with no warning (until after the fact ) had no brakes, fortunately i was able to accelerate through the light immediately after brake warning light and beeping. I was able to stop the vehicle on the…
Active body control system malfunctioned. Hydraulic fluid sprayed throughout the engine compartment. Vehicle rises and lowers unexpectedly. If the vehicle sits for longer than two weeks, it will drop at one side or tire. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz SL55 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), service brakes problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL55 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.