Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

Mercedes Benz SL550 owners have reported 9 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine oil leaking (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz SL550


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I was driving on a country road when all of a sudden my car lost power all the warning lights camo on the dashboard. Smoke started billowing out from the back and front of the car. It turned off and I only coasted about a 100 feet.   Read details...

The Engine Oil Leaking problem

The engine harness, me control unit andcam sensor failed causing oil to leak inside engine and costly repair. This is a know issue on previous years and models. At the time the car only had 50730 miles.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Sl550. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the computer system was repaired.   Read details...

The Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

2007 Mercedes Benz sl 550. Consumer writes in regards to several attempts to reach out to dealerships to repair vehicle engine failure. The spark plugs, valve, engine, transmission mounts and cam plugs on the left cylinder head were all replaced.   Read details...




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