2006 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 2006 Mercedes Benz SL55. That ranks 2nd out of 5 SL55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 22,350 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 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 22,350 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 22,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 8,700 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz SL55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.
Steering (overall for car and steering wheel) feels very unstable when going over uneven road surfaces or small bumps. This is specially true when driving at speeds higher than 40mph. *tr
Speedometer appears to be displaying/indicating inaccurate speed compare to actual speed of the car. *tr
Since i took delivery of my brand new mercedes-benz sl-55, i noticed severe pulling to one side to the point that, after more than 15 minutes of driving, i will have to switch arms to continue applying compensating weight on the steering wheel. After several repair attempts, the pulling decreased…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL55?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.