2001 Mercedes Benz SL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500 years
- Not enough data 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500. That ranks 9th out of 12 SL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 113,839 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500 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 | 2 | 67% | 113,839 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 86,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz SL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500.
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.
Vehicle was being stored in my garage .. I started the vehicle, it was sitting at an idle.. I noticed the battery light on the dash illuminate. Then i could smell burning. I noticed on the passenger side of the engine compartment smoke. I shut the car off. I opened the hood and noticed more smoke…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes sl500. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph merging into traffic. While the accelerator pedal was engaged, the gear automatically shifted into neutral. The vehicle continued to function normally. The failure mileage was 86,400. The current mileage was…
I have an 01 s500 mercedes benz with only 44000 miles on it. The instrument cluster went out @ 36000 miles. The lights are dimmed on the speedometer. A local shop tried to repair it for $625 but i was told, since it's a circuit, it will continue to blow. The entire circuit needs to be replaced for…
Other Mercedes Benz SL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 SL500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 SL500 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 SL500 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 SL500 | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 SL500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 SL500 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 SL500 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 SL500 | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz SL500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.