Mercedes-benz Sl550 2008
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550.
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 |
| 14 MPG | 21 MPG | 555.43 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Sl 550 -
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What is the MPG of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550?
- The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 is $4150.
- 5.5L 8 cylinder 7-speed automatic
Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Sl550
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.5 Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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, 14 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 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Vehicle record id 24191 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 7 Model name (carline) Sl550 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 50 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 16.7 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 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-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
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- 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
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE: 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
- 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-91-60-189 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Mercedes: there is a srs warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit connection being loose or unplugged. No model years listed. *pe
- PB-42-46-102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: 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
- 91.50/142 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR: Deployed roll bar can not be lowered manually. Model sl550, sl55, sl600, sl65, model year 2008, as of vin f128698. *nj
- 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- 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
- 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20171203 |
While driving at 50mph, audible and visual warnings of brake failure. No braking available other than transmission downshift for engine braking.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20131124 |
The subject car, a 2008 mercdes benz sl550, that has never been in an accident and is stored in a garage. The car was started and driven out of the garage on to the street, approximately 50 yards later while driving about 20 mph, the brakes 100% failed and the power assisted steering stop working. After coasting to a stop and placing the car in park. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The dash board flashed a stop sign symbol and a message that increase pedal pressure would be required. The car was turned off and restarted. At first the brakes and steering seem normal but after about 10 seconds, again the brakes and steering failed. At this point a tow truck was called and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The car was inspected and the failure was repeated. The shop inspected the car and diagnosed the car with a computer. Several codes were apparent. The shop recommended that the brake system be flushed and the computer reset. The electrical system was inspected as well as the batteries. The car has been returned to service today. I am concerned that the brake system should not be designed in a way that a computer failure would render the brakes useless and fail 100%. If the brakes were to fail at higher speeds and in traffic, there could have been fatal results. My wife no longer feels safe driving this car.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110913 |
Driver placed a purse behind the front seat of the vehicle. The vehicle has power seats which operate on a motor. The strap from the purse apparently came in contact with the seat in motion causing smoldering and eventually the seat motor to burn itself out. A fire was avoided due to a fuse causing the motor to stop however the motor while it was operating and prior to the fuse kicking in nearly caused a fire. The seat should be equipped with a contact mechanism ( similar to that in the window and elevator doors or garage doors which causes the seat to stop upon contact. If makeup or other flammable products had been in the bag, there surely would have been a fire. *kb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090228 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz sl550. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the computer system was repaired. Approximately two years later, the recurred whether the vehicle was in motion or stopped. During the recurrences, the vehicle would restart after stalling. The vehicle was towed back to the authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.