Mercedes-benz Sl-550 2009
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Two-seater.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 13 MPG | 21 MPG | 555.43 g/mile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550?
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 13 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-550 is $4150.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
- 5.5L 8 cylinder 7-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Sl550
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.5 Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 13 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Vehicle record id 25202 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 7 Model name (carline) Sl550 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 50 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 16.5 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.3 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- NCU - 24240304 - STRUCTURE:BODY: As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- LI0702P0547173 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
- LI46.15-P-057157 - STEERING: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment is nonfunctional.
- LI42.10-P-058535 - SUSPENSION: The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code b07 (amg ceramic high-performance composite brake system)
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.29-P-059366 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame.
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- SC-2012070002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. Models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
- LI-03-30 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes benz: engine light is on with stored trouble codes. *rm
- LI-88-70 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
- LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
- LI-27-60-P051773 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored. It is a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch. *rm
- LI-27-60-P049270 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged. *rm
- LI07-61 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mercedes-benz: warning light is on with a stored engine code, because of a software problem. *rm
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- LI-82-10/598B - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. Exterior lights. Li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.) *pe
- C1A-091101 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe
- LI-47-30 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying manufacturer. This causes the purge valve to jam in the open
- LI-42-46 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Xentry(mercedes): sbc control unit cannot be programmed. The sbc control unit is aborted at 20% progress. Due to a defective electronic component in the sbc module, communication between the sbc module and the sbc control unit (a7/3n1) is
- SB-91-60-193 - AIR BAGS: Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- LI91-60P-048490 - STEERING:COLUMN: Mercedes (xentry): srs lamp lights up. Fault code B1859 + B1860 stored in airbag control unit. Resistance at steering column tube module connector (14-pin) (n80) of driver airbag ignition circuit too high. Disconnect electrical lines fr
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- SB-090930 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty
- SB-P-047124 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle lift off and on uneven roads. Stress at the spot welds on the firewall to the right of the brake booster can result in cracking noises
- SB-P047464 - STEERING:COLUMN: Mercedes benz (daimler): implausible gear indicator in instrument cluster; shift paddles nonfunctional. No reaction to changes at transmission mode rotary switch (m/s/c); no reaction to shift paddles (upshift/downshift) on steering wheel;
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
- SB-2008120002 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mercedes: due to thermal expansion damage may occur within the engine compartment prefuse. If the metal strip is damaged the battery can no longer be charged. The engine compartment prefuse box will be replaced at the next workshop visit
- TSB-2009020004 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will
- PB-42-46-102 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009. *pe
- PB-32-50-35C - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215.3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown.
- PB-46-20-16E - STEERING: Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2
- 2008070005 - SUSPENSION:REAR: Mercedes benz: replace rear axle differential in models 219 and 230; model years 2009. The rear differential may have been filled with the incorrect gear oil. *pe
- 325029 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20170114 |
My car was parked and i attempted to open the driver's door as i was seated in driver's seat and i heard a loud popping noise. The door lock mechanism has failed such that the driver's door can not be opened from the interior which presents a serious safety issue. Despite being covered by an extended a mercedes cpo warranty mercedes refuses to cover the cost of the repair. This is a well known issue across many mercedes models including the r230 sl550. Part of the door handle actuation mechanism is made of fragile plastic and, or nylon that wears prematurely.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150206 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz sl550. While trying to exit the vehicle, the door handle fractured and all of the doors automatically locked preventing the contact from exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer's theft system engaged once the door handle fractured and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20111226 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz sl550. The contact stated that the brakes failed while traveling 35 mph and attempting to stop. The brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the hydraulic brake system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired between 12/27/11 and 12/28/11. The failure mileage was 13,892 and the current mileage is 15,000. Updated 03/28/12*lj updated 04/09/12 the consumer also stated the front grill, bumper and retractable roof were replaced. Updated evoq 04/10/12 updated evoq 05/08/12
| No | No | N | None | None | 20100920 |
Unknown cause, cracked and bent wheel rims, replaced with new. *tr