Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Mercedes Benz SL55 owners have reported 5 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
4
Instrument Panel problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

The Electrical System problem

The bcm in the sl class (mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in many instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Speedometer appears to be displaying/indicating inaccurate speed compare to actual speed of the car.   Read details...




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