Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 0 recalls, 55 complaints.
0
Recalls
55
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Question 1: The Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) unit, which is a high-pressure "brake-by-wire" hydra... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The safety component that is covered under the SBC warranty is the entire brake master cylinder spec... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mercedes SL600 BCM has electrical issues leading to a fire it is available for inspection. The car c... |
| May 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On many 2003 and 2004 models. Broken fuel tank baffle inside fuel tank. This is well documented and ... |
| Sep 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The 2003-2006 R230 series seem to have a problem with the BCM (Battery Control Module) as start an e... |
| Jul 22, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON JULY 22, 2020 THE VEHICLE (2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 (R230)BEGAN MAKING A LOUD BANGING NOISE IN TH... |
| May 1, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I EXPERIENCE A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN ... |
| Jan 10, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS WHILE HIS V... |
| Jan 21, 2019 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND,... |
| Jan 10, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE HAS 70000 MILES AND ON JANUARY 10, 2019 I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND SUDDENLY WITH... |
| Nov 14, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NOV 14 EARLY MORNING A FIRE STARTED IN THE TRUCK OF MY CAR. COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CAR. WAS PARKE... |
| Jun 15, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2014. MY BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING JANUARY 1 2018. I WAS ... |
| Jun 11, 2017 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED AND C... |
| Apr 5, 2017 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO ... |
| Feb 2, 2017 | SUSPENSION | "TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO ... |
| Feb 2, 2017 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I LIVE IN TEXAS AND MY MERCEDES WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT A RED LIGHT. I CAN NOT GET MY TRANSMISSION RE... |
| Dec 28, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES FAIL...WARNING LIGHT ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE NO BRAKES...A SUICIDE MACHINE IN TRA... |
| Jul 8, 2016 | SUSPENSION | THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION ERRATICALLY LOWERS AND RISES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE TEMPOR... |
| Oct 30, 2015 | SUSPENSION | RED ABC WARNING LIGHT ON. SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN FAILURE MODE REDUCING ROAD HANDLING AND VEHICLE CON... |