2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500, most often about the interior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 vs. every other SL500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SL500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURENo recall
What SL500 owners report
Recent interior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING) AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE…
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