Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised that the recall repair had been previously satisfied. The failure was recurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,679.
The worst 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust...
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
- Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level
- Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage
- Mercedes: there is a SRS warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit...
- Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at...
- Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211
- Check engine light on / fault codes FC1200 / FC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level...
- Knocking noise from the front axle area
What 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 owners say
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Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550
Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550, fewer than a typical SL550 model year.
What is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 year score?
The 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz SL550: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 have?
No recalls on record.
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