2005 Mercedes Benz SL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL600 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600. That ranks 2nd out of 7 SL600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 35,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 35,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 35,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz SL600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600.
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.
This is a complaint on the sbc sensotronic braking system. This should be a recall from mercedes and it is not. It is listed as an "issue" that they have specifically extended the warranty to 10 years just for this system. It is extremely dangerous. The braking system failed out of nowhere while i…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Sometime ago i wrote you about computer problems in my mercedes benz. You responded that you will investigate it and share the result with me. Have not heard from you since. Anything new? *tr the consumer…
Dt: contact stated while driving her vehicle on the freeway the transmission failed. The vehicle did act up a couple of times in the past. The vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they will not take it back or fix the transmission under warranty. The repairs will have to…
Other Mercedes Benz SL600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 SL600 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 SL600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 SL600 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 SL600 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL600 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.