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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Steering
5Powertrain
4Engine
3Wheels
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2024POWER TRAINStarted the vehicle and used the gear selector to shift to Drive. Car did not go into gear. Towed to...
Jul 4, 2018POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETHE CAR SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN IN HIGHWAY GOES TO LIMP MODE FOR EXAMPLE FROM 69 TO 35 MILES IS VERY DANG...
Aug 26, 2017POWER TRAINTRAVELING ON I-5 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC 0- 60 MPH WHEN TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY. IT THE...
Apr 3, 2013POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY...

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