2006 Mercedes Benz SL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500. That ranks 5th out of 12 SL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 36,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 23% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 76,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz SL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the abs warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to astorg motor company located at 2908 7th st, parkersburg, wv 26102, who replaced the abs brake compressor. Later while driving…
The 2006 mb sl500's are prone to abc (active body control) failures. Mercedes benz is aware of this issue, but they will not offer any assistance in repairing it. The cost to repair this system is approx. $4,000. If the vehicle is in motion, it is very possible that the driver may lose control of…
On 04/14/2019 while driving, red dash warning lights came on warning of lost braking and to stop. At the same time two separate warning sounds filled the cars cabin. I tried the brakes, no response, i down shifted, and stood both feet on brakes and finally shifted to neutral to come to complete…
2006 sl 500. Consumer writes in regards to sbc warning cluster illuminated and brake failure. *ld the consumer stated the brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to roll through an intersection. The consumer limped three blocks home. Fault codes c25ds, c26de, c26bb, and c233d in the sbc…
722.9 7-speed transmission has known defect causing vehicle to lock up in gear when driving. Locks into 3rd gear, can happen when you go to pass causing the vehicle to have no power when you try to kick into passing gear. On many occasions i've almost been hit because transmission fails to shift…
Other Mercedes Benz SL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 SL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 SL500 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 SL500 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 SL500 | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 SL500 | 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 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.