Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fail To Accelerate problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz Sl550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the paddle shifters were operated and the connector plate failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate. On another occasion the contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed him that the sudden lurch when the vehicle came to a stop was the way the vehicle was designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage 9,000. The VIN was not available.
The car suddenly slow down in highway goes to limp mode for example from 69 to 35 miles is very dangerous I have to get off the highway.