Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DRIVING ALONG ON 2/14/2015, I HEAR A BANGING COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. I NOTICE IT ONLY DOES ... |
| Sep 1, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ... |
| Sep 1, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 MERCEDES SL-55 ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. *KB |
| Jul 7, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN LESS THAN 52,000 MILES AND BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTE... |
| May 20, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: CONSUMER SMELLS A GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. SHE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE SHE BOUGHT THE CAR.... |
| Mar 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 320 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED.*... |