2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL55 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55. That ranks 2nd out of 5 SL55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). 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 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 33% | 17,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55.
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.
The BCM in the SL class (Mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in MANY instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC ASSISTED BRAKING SYSTEM!!! The BCM balances battery loads in…
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired…
Total brake failure
Other Mercedes Benz SL55 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, electric problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL55 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.