CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Electric (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your SL55?
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55.
Most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The BCM in the SL class (Mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in MANY instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC ASSISTED BRAKING SYSTEM!!! The BCM balances battery loads in the vehicle. When it fails it can make any electronic system in the car malfunction or simply not work. This could be as simple as the car not starting or as severe as it burning down your ENTIRE HOME. I would be okay if they simply sold a replacement part but they DO NOT forcing all owners of this vehicle to drive it despite the condition of that battery module. All Iâm asking is for a p
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the crack was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Electric (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 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.