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Mercedes Benz SL55 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Mercedes Benz SL55 since 2003. The 2003 model year has 11 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
0
Worst year
2003
Model years
2003-2007

Mercedes Benz SL55 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz SL55 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz SL55 years

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Mercedes Benz SL55 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20032004200520062007

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz SL55 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    5
  • Suspension
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Mercedes Benz SL55 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-2Electrical00
2006-3Steering00
2005-3Brakes00
2004-2Brakes00
2003-11Fuel system45,60001

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz SL55

What years of the Mercedes Benz SL55 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SL55 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SL55?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SL55?

Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (4) and fuel system (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SL55 have?

No recalls on record.

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