2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls and problems

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has 0 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2006 Mercedes-Benz Sl500
Photo: 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 SL500 model years — 4th most.

0recalls
13complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
54,000median 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: 2 complaints200622009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102013: 2 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202

2006 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SL500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (4), suspension (4), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.