2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class recalls

Most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2008-10-15, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES SL600. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUBPTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS FACE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $14,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,581 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,592. UPDATED 12/10/08 *CN

2007-04-05, Suspension
2005 MERCEDEZ BENZ C230 SPORT TYPE HAS A LOW FRONT END. IN FLORIDA WHEN YOU PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS AGAINST A CONCRETE TIRE STOP. YOU ARE GOING OUT FOR THE EVENING WITH ANOTHER COUPLE YOU DROP OFF THE 3 PEOPLE AT THE DOOR AND PARK AGAINST THE CONCRETE PIECE STOP. AFTER YOU LEAVE AND ALL FOUR PEOPLE GET INTO THE CAR THE WEIGHT OF FOUR PEOPLE WILL LOWER THE CAR SO THE FRONT END DRAGS OVER THE CONCRETE STOP AND YOU BACK UP AND SHEAR OFF THE FRONT END. CAUSING DAMAGE IN THE TUNE OF $$$$ *JB

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.