2004 Mercedes Benz SL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL600 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL600. That is the most of any SL600 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner 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 SL600 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 | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz SL600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL600.
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 safety component that is covered under the SBC warranty is the entire brake master cylinder specifically the part that is bad is the brake pedal position sensor The car is undriveable without it, they have a 25-year warranty on it yet they have no parts and no way to fix it which is obviously…
Mercedes SL600 BCM has electrical issues leading to a fire it is available for inspection. The car can burn down in a garage putting me and all others in or near the dwelling at risk. Yes the problem has been confirmed independently. No BCM issues lead to red light on dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz sl600. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Knocking noise begin to appear behind the driver's seat. At first, believed to be loose item in the trunk but check and can't find. Looked at forum and found that many 2003/2004 mercedes benz sl class has the same problem with defective gas tank baffle. Whenever i brake or accelerate, i hear the…
Other Mercedes Benz SL600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 SL600 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 SL600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 SL600 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL600?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL600 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.