2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLR Mclaren years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperature can increase to a level which exceeds the design parameters for the alternator to not function and it will become damaged.
Risk: This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will improve the engine compartment and alternator cooling, install a modified control unit and a new alternator free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Other Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 SLR Mclaren | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLR Mclaren model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.