2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,722miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,722 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on a slightly bumpy road, the message ABC System Malfunction” was displayed. The vehicle started shuddering significantly and lost traction and stability control. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving at slower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension shocks and ABC system needed to be replaced. The dealer also diagnosed that other unknown repair needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11484085, filed 2022-09, 97,444 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes cl550. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and traveled approximately 300 yards when a loud pop was heard under the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated this happened 3 weeks after the dealer said that the ABS suspension unit needed to be replaced. The contact stated that just as they pulled to the side of the road there was another loud pop and the vehicle caught on fire. The fire started at the shock under the wheel base of the front driver side wheel. The police and fire department responded to the fire and filed a report. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496498, filed 2013-02, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032751May 15, 2026Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with…
- 10166997Feb 21, 2014The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system)
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10028626Feb 22, 2008Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration…
- 10022449Jun 7, 2007Retrofit threaded stud for attaching abc suspension wiring.
- 10021522Feb 5, 2007Knocking noise from the front axle area.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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