2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls and problems

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl500
Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 by George, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 SL500 model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
19complaints
1crashes
2fires
1injuries
40,282median 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 complaints20062009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102012: 2 complaints22013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172018: 2 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20231

2005 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SL500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (7), electrical system (4), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.