Engine Cooling System Problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Mercedes Benz SL55 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercedes Benz SL55 based on all problems reported for the SL55.

1 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL55

Failure Date: 02/16/2026

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz Sl55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "service active body control" was displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that prior to receiving the active body control message, several fluid stains were found on the ground. The contact believed that the stains were hydraulic fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with active body control failure, which caused the leak of the hydraulic fluid. The local dealer provided the contact with NHTSA campaign number: 07v263000 (suspension, engine, and engine cooling). The contact related the failure to the recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

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2 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55

Failure Date: 04/02/2009

Abc suspension system and intercooler pump for turbo failed on 2003 Sl55 amg. Very common problem on these vehicles as evidenced on the mb boards. Recall should be issued.

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Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine Cooling System problems
2
Engine Stall problems
1


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