Mercedes Benz SL550 owners have reported 7 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
When pulling into an intersection after stopping at a 3-way stop the car unexpectedly went into neutral gear. An oncoming car had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. I was able to shift the car back to drive and got it home. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz Sl550. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. Two minutes later, the vehicle restarted and was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. Read details...