2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
The 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR DAYS. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN ENGINE NUT BOLT FRACTURED, CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-FREEZE ENTERED THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE CYLINDER, WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI27-60-P049981 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
XENTRY (MERCEDES): POOR START OFF PERFORMANCE (REVVING) OR OCCASIONAL UNCOMFORTABLE JOLTS WHEN DRIVING AWAY. HARSH SHIFT OPERATION (COAST DOWN SHIFTING). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 7/8/11. *PE UPDATED 12/28/11. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG
- 2008 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG — 0 complaints
- 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL63 AMG (current)
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