2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Problems

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WHEELS

1 complaint

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. The contact also felt an imbalance with the weight of the vehicle as if one side of the vehicle was lower than the other. The contact discovered that the rims had fractured. The failure had occurred while driving on roads with rough surfaces. The contact had taken vehicle to a body shop to repair the rims by welding the fractures a total of 4 times. The contact was told that the fractures occurred due to the factory rims being fragile, causing the rims to fracture easily. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

Feb 24, 2023

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

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 WAS CLEARING THE SECOND LANE LOOKING AS SHE PROGRESSED, NO ONE WAS IN THE OUTER LANE TURNING INTO OUR COMPLEX, A MAN PULLED OUT OF LINE AND ATTEMPTED TO ALLUDE TRAFFIC BY GOING AROUND IT AND STRUCK HER CAR IN THE PASSENGER DOOR, HE NEVER HIT HIS BRAKES TO STOP AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THROUGH A TURNING LANE WHICH ENTERS OUR COMPLEX ONLY, THERE IS A SIGN STATING THAT THIS LANE IS FOR ENTERING THE COMPLEX AND HAS MARKINGS ON THE ROAD THAT SHOWS WHERE THE LANE BEGINS FURTHER PAST OUR TURN IN ENTRANCE, INSTEAD HE WAS GOING TO DRIVE OVER THE MARKINGS TO AVOID WAITING IN TRAFFIC. MY WIFE'S CAR WAS HIT HARD ENOUGH TO BREAK BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS AND CAUSE THE ROLL BARS TO POP UP, BUT THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED, THE OTHER DRIVER'S BAGS ALL DEPLOYED UP FRONT IN HIS VEHICLE.

Jul 31, 2015

Crash: 1

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,127.

Jun 21, 2011

4.5/5.0

72 reviews

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

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How to Check 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

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Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class have?

The 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class currently has 3 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class?

The most common problems reported for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class?

You can report safety problems with your 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.