2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz SL550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the paddle shifters were operated and the connector plate failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate. On another occasion the contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558190, filed 2014-01, 1,200 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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