Model year record
2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 22 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 48,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9,000 mi |
| Power train | 3 | 33,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 4,000 mi |
| Suspension | 2 | 37,000 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 7,800 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk | 1 | 90,000 mi |
| Engine | 1 | 86,400 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 22,685 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch | 1 | 40,282 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 1 | 9,000 mi |
The 2004 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.