2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 technical service bulletins
70 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400, including one warranty extension.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements...
- The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the...
- After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the...
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick...
- Commissioning not possible after replacement of TRANSMISSION 722.9 or of electrohydraulic controller unit...
- Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position...
- After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle,...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements
- Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick...
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Washer fluid system leaks
- Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps fogged or droplets forming
- Electrical system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to...
- As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation...
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats...
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- The Mercedes me connect services cannot be activated
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed...
- The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the...
- MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 – Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
- Electrical system: software
- Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect...
- Headlamps fogged
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- Information Label on Tire Sealant
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
- SL400 with transmission 722.9 rough 3-2 downshift while braking
- IPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
- Minor leaks at the oil duct of the left or right cylinder head of engines 157, 276 and 278
- The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a...
- Squeaking noises from the front axle when braking
- The noise comes from the front axle
- Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment is nonfunctional.
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable
- This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz...
- This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz...
- SOS mbrace service not activated".
- Software update of COMAND Online control unit.
- The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
- FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque...
- Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more...
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