2006 Mercedes Benz SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL. That ranks 4th out of 6 SL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz SL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mercedes Benz SL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL.
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.
I was driving a 2006 sl65. The car had an electronic braking system. Thus, the brake pedal was connected to a sensor which was connected to a pump which turned the brakes on. Something failed. There were no brakes! Luckily i did not crash despite being on a chicago city street. I was probably on…
Other Mercedes Benz SL years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.