MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:52.981Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz SL550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2013: 17 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2011: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
20112
201317
20144
20152
20160
20174

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.

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The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the dashboard suddenly illuminated red indicating that the tire air pressure was alarming.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230224

STRUCTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH
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ON JULY 10, 2015 DURING 5 PM TRAFFIC MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM THE TURNING LANE INTO OUR COMPLEX WHERE WE LIVE, UPON MAKING HER LEFT TURN, SHE HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC, BOTH LANES HAD STOPPED TO ALLOW HER THROUGH SAFELY, AS SHE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150731

ENGINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

CRASH
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ON JULY 10, 2015 DURING 5 PM TRAFFIC MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM THE TURNING LANE INTO OUR COMPLEX WHERE WE LIVE, UPON MAKING HER LEFT TURN, SHE HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC, BOTH LANES HAD STOPPED TO ALLOW HER THROUGH SAFELY, AS SHE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150731

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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ON JULY 10, 2015 DURING 5 PM TRAFFIC MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM THE TURNING LANE INTO OUR COMPLEX WHERE WE LIVE, UPON MAKING HER LEFT TURN, SHE HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC, BOTH LANES HAD STOPPED TO ALLOW HER THROUGH SAFELY, AS SHE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150731

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550?

The most-reported component is wheels:rim, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.