2004 Mercedes Benz Sl600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
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What owners report
2025-12-03 · Service Brakes“the safety component that is covered under the sbc warranty is the entire brake master cylinder specifically the part that is bad is the brake pedal position sensor the car is undriveable without it, they have a 25-year warranty on it yet they have no parts and no way to fix it which is obviously unacceptable they've also refused to provide a loane…”
2023-11-29 · Electrical System“mercedes sl600 bcm has electrical issues leading to a fire it is available for inspection. the car can burn down in a garage putting me and all others in or near the dwelling at risk. yes the problem has been confirmed independently. no bcm issues lead to red light on dash. …”
2014-07-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz sl600. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mi…”
2010-07-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 86,000 mi“knocking noise begin to appear behind the driver's seat. at first, believed to be loose item in the trunk but check and can't find. looked at forum and found that many 2003/2004 mercedes benz sl class has the same problem with defective gas tank baffle. whenever i brake or accelerate, i hear the knocking noise, which also knocks two or three tim…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.