2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL Class years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class. That ranks 4th out of 11 SL Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 34,581 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 34,581 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 34,581 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.
Risk: In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.
Fix: Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles produced during a limited production period. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes sl600. While driving approximately 45 mph, the preceding vehicle stopped abrubptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle did not slow down or stop. The contact crashed into another vehicle, and the front air bags failed to deploy. He…
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Other Mercedes Benz SL Class years
← 2004 SL Class · 2006 SL Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 SL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 SL Class | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 SL Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 SL Class | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 SL Class | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 SL Class | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 SL Class | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 SL Class | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL Class model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.