Mercedes Benz Sl500 2009
Model Sl500 made in 2009 by Mercedes Benz got 1 consumer complain as well as 49 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2009
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
SB-91-60-193 | 06/11/2010 | 10034306 | 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 | 11/01/2010 | |
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
LI91-60P-048490 | 12/01/2009 | 10033684 | 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 | 09/10/2010 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
325029 | 03/31/2009 | PB-32-50-29A | 10016687 | 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 | 09/27/2005 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | 10048279 | 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 | 12/17/2012 | |
SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | SC-2012070002A | 10048279 | 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 | 12/17/2012 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
LI-03-30 | 03/30/2011 | 10041208 | Ready | 09/20/2011 | |
LI-03-30 | 03/30/2011 | 10041208 | Mercedes benz: engine light is on with stored trouble codes. *rm | 09/20/2011 | |
LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | 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 | 07/13/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
TSB-2009020004 | 03/01/2009 | 10030665 | 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 | 11/09/2009 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
LI-82-10/598B | 10/01/2009 | 10036933 | 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 | 04/20/2011 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm | 09/19/2011 | |
LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Ready | 09/19/2011 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Ready | 09/19/2011 | |
LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm | 09/19/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
LI-27-60-P049270 | 04/04/2011 | 10038977 | 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 | 06/29/2011 | |
LI-27-60-P049270 | 04/04/2011 | 10038977 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
LI-27-60-P051773 | 05/02/2011 | 10039254 | Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored. it is a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
LI-27-60-P051773 | 05/02/2011 | 10039254 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
SEAT BELTS | |||||
40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
LI-42-46 | 03/17/2010 | 10034488 | 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 | 11/19/2010 | |
PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | 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 | 12/22/2009 | |
STEERING | |||||
PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | 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 | 05/11/2009 | |
STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
LI91-60P-048490 | 12/01/2009 | 10033684 | 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 | 09/10/2010 | |
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | 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 | 05/11/2009 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
PB-32-50-35C | 02/22/2008 | 10028626 | 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. | 05/12/2009 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
2008070005 | 08/01/2008 | 10027829 | 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 | 02/11/2009 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
TSB-2009020004 | 03/01/2009 | 10030665 | 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 | 11/09/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
07/01/2009 | 15000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mercedes sl500. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was parked in sunny weather, the shifter would heat up to temperatures in excess of 150 degrees making it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was told there was no solution to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000. the current mileage was approximately 20,000. |