2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 22, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other SL55 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 SL55 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What SL55 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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