2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 vs. every other SL55 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SL55 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURENo recall
What SL55 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ABC SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND INTERCOOLER PUMP FOR TURBO FAILED ON 2003 SL55 AMG. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES AS EVIDENCED ON THE MB BOARDS. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR
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