Wheel Problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

Mercedes Benz SL550 owners have reported 10 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
8
Wheel Rim problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

The Wheel problem

Rear wheels cracked and needed replacing. This is the second time this has occurred. Only drove the vehicle 4,500 miles when I was told at inspection that both rear wheels need replacing due to cracks. The inspection before this latest inspection, one of the rear wheels cracked and was replaced.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz Sl550. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the dashboard suddenly illuminated red indicating that the tire air pressure was alarming. The contact also felt an imbalance with the weight of the vehicle as if one side of the vehicle was lower than   Read details...




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