2003 Mercedes Benz SL550
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2003: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 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 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL550 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.