Mercedes Benz Sl Class owners have reported 8 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems | |
| Power Assist Brake problems |
Recall campaign: recall 2004 050014 notice received for defective sensotronic brake. The service dealer computers disengaged the consumers braking system, therefore the vehicle was inoperable. 2004 Mercedes Benz sl500 roadster. Read details...
My wife was driving about 1/2 mile from our house when the brakes completely failed. She was on a back road and had to brake for a stop sign. She was able to pull off on the side of the road, to avoid rear ending a car stopped at the stop sign, and finally bring the car to a stop. Read details...
Brakes failed causing grinding and squeaking. Read details...
The brake system vacuum booster did not hold the vacuum and caused a hissing noise when the brakes were applied. The brake warning light never illuminated to indicate a problem. The consumer requested a refund for a portion of the repair cost. Ph Read details...
Vacuum line door/coupler failed. Mjs Read details...