2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls and problems

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 SL500 model years — 5th most.

0recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
86,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 1 complaints200612010: 1 complaints20102018: 1 complaints20181

2001 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SL500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.