| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (14%)
Chart based on 7 repairs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (29%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Texas, United States - Oct 2012 | |||
| Nov 200813288 miUS $13644 | Car dash went RED Warning shut down engine. I was going about 70 mph, on freeway, pulled off and called SOS/Dealer. Car was towed in, and it was the counterbalance pulley had broke in pieces and took out waterpump and belt with antifrze lk. | ||
| May 201026533 miUS $1857 | Codes read Misfire on rh side(Drivers side) coilpack. Quote for repair was 10500.00. I bought coilpack new from MB member forum, and did labor myself. Coil was $1388.00, IK bought new plus/connectors, for 24 plugs 350.00. took 3 days to do. | ||
| Oct 201262462 miUS $2765 | After 3 days of driving after ABC fluid change, Got red light again, hyd. fluid was low. After removing under car shields, found a leak on the Power Steering pump which also works ABC functions. No repair kits, only total replace of pump. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 493hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201762000 miUS $1100 | The ABC system hydraulic fluid accumulators had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201764000 miUS $300 | Front wheels were bent. Had to be straightened and balanced. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Portugal Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201882088 mi€232 | Alternator problem Alternator had a burnt diode. Starter battery changed, last one lasted 9 years | ||
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