2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abc suspension system and intercooler pump for turbo failed on 2003 SL55 amg. Very common problem on these vehicles as evidenced on the mb boards. Recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10266038, filed 2009-04, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (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…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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