2005 Mercedes Benz SL65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL65 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL65. That is the most of any SL65 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 34,842 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 SL65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 34,842 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Mercedes Benz SL65 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL65.
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.
Gas tank baffle broke loose. As you're aware, this is a safety issue in that sloshing of fuel back and forth affects the vehicle's handling in many ways. In discussing with other sl owners including through mercedes benz world and benz world, this is a common problem that mercedes is well aware of…
Other Mercedes Benz SL65 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL65?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL65?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL65 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.