The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service Active Body Control" was displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that prior to receiving the Active Body Control message, several fluid stains were found on the ground. The contact believed that the stains were hydraulic fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with active body control failure, which caused the leak of the hydraulic fluid. The local dealer provided the contact with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V263000 (SUSPENSION, ENGINE, AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact related the failure to the recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
The worst 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- 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
- 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...
What 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz sl55. The contact stated that the safety restraint system light illuminated constantly while the vehicle was on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on many occasions but could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified who informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 31,200.
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Questions about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55
Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55, fewer than a typical SL55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55 have?
No recalls on record.
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