2011 Mercedes Benz SL

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2011 Mercedes Benz SL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:03:14.023Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1

2011: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19901
19911
19921
19932
199415
199513
20033
20042
20061
20071
20111

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Equipment

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact was repairing a 2011 Mercedes Benz SLK55. The contact stated that the tow hook fractured while the vehicle was being unloaded by a trucking company. The dealer was informed of the failure however, did not offer any assistance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-21

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Mercedes Benz SL — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2011 Mercedes Benz SL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes Benz SL?
The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes Benz SL have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.