Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 7 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On many 2003 and 2004 models. Broken fuel tank baffle inside fuel tank. This is well documented and ... |
| 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 ... |
| 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 2, 2014 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THERE IS A CONSTANT SWINGING NOUSE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE SEATS WHICH IS CONSISTANT TO THE PROBLEMS ... |
| Jun 1, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A POUNDING NOISE (LIKE A HAMMER HITTING A 2X4) OCCURRED REPEATEDLY WHENEVER I STARTED OR STOPPED. I... |
| Mar 23, 2012 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. HYDRAULIC FLUID SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.... |