2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (83% of all complaints), specifically: mercedes cannot tell me when they will replace the defective takata air bag. i have been waiting on this for a year for two cars..
6
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
5 complaints- • MERCEDES CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS FOR A YEAR FOR TWO CARS.
- • TAKATA RECALL, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A DEALER WHO HAS ANY INFLATORS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. NHTSA RECALL - 16V081 AND NHTSA - 16V363
- • TAKATA RECALL--STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS FOR MY VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN 2-1/2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL STARTED!
“MERCEDES CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS FOR A YEAR FOR TWO CARS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SLSC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY PEDAL MISAPPLI
“2011 MERCEDES BENZ SLSC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY PEDAL MISAPPLI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: MERCEDES CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS FOR A YEAR FOR TWO CARS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SLSC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY PEDAL MISAPPLI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz SLS — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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