Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Known Issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 22 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2003–2007 (4) |
| data through | 2026-10-12 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | sl-class-2007-abc-suspension-failure | Active Body Control (ABC) suspension failure | SUSPENSION | 3 | 2013-02 → 2026-02 | 21 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | sl-class-2007-srs-instrument-warning | SRS warning light and instrument cluster malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2013-02 → 2017-10 | 21 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | sl-class-2007-sbc-brake-failure | Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2009-03 → 2018-12 | 21 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | sl-class-2007-electrical-fire | Electrical fire from battery control module and wiring | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2018-03 → 2025-10 | 21 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | sl-class-2007-transmission-shift-failure | Automatic transmission shift and stall failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2007-09 → 2011-11 | 21 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-transmission-conductor-plate | Transmission conductor plate failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2005-11 → 2023-02 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-abc-suspension-sag | Active body control hydraulic suspension failure | SUSPENSION | 2 | 2013-08 → 2016-09 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-fuel-tank-leaks | Fuel tank and fuel line leaks | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2013-02 → 2021-06 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-ignition-infotainment-faults | Ignition switch and infotainment electrical faults | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2010-03 → 2014-04 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-sensotronic-brake-failure | Sensotronic brake control (SBC) failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2006-10 → 2022-01 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-electrical-fire-risk | Electrical fire risk | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2018-04 → 2024-02 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | sl-class-2005-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2008-10 → 2010-05 | 29 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2004 | sl-class-2004-abc-suspension-failure | Active Body Control suspension dropping or losing height | SUSPENSION | 19 | 2010-03 → 2017-06 | 56 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | sl-class-2004-fuel-tank-baffle | Broken fuel tank baffle and knocking noise from rear | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 2010-07 → 2022-05 | 56 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | sl-class-2004-sbc-brake-failure | Sensotronic Brake Control failure and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 2004-12 → 2026-08 | 56 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | sl-class-2004-bcm-electrical-fire | Body control module electrical fire in trunk | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2018-11 → 2023-11 | 56 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-fuel-tank-baffle-noise | Fuel tank baffle loose and banging inside tank | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 23 | 2008-04 → 2022-03 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-sbc-brake-failure | Brake pedal to floor and SBC hydraulic unit failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 2004-08 → 2022-07 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-gearshift-stuck-in-park | Gearshift assembly failure and stuck in park | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2011-04 → 2015-08 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-electrical-power-and-start-failure | Instrument panel, ignition and no-start failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2005-04 → 2019-07 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-abc-suspension-failure | Active Body Control suspension failure and fluid leaks | SUSPENSION | 40 | 2005-11 → 2023-08 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | sl-class-2003-battery-control-module-fire | Battery control module fire in trunk | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2023-04 → 2023-11 | 114 | 2026-10-02 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz SL-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/sl-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_sl_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/sl-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation) · connect (MCP)