2006 Mercedes Benz SL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SL Class years
Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL Class so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Mercedes Benz SL Class
Mercedes-Maybach_SL_680_Monogram at IAA 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2006 Mercedes Benz SL Class recalls (1)

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Electrical systemJul 7, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V303000 · 404 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.

Fix: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.