2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2010. Updated daily.
Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STEERING (OVERALL FOR CAR AND STEERING WHEEL) FEELS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN GOING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES OR SMALL BUMPS. THIS IS SPECIALLY TRUE WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 40MPH. *TR
SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY BRAND NEW MERCEDES-BENZ SL-55, I NOTICED SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE TO THE POINT THAT, AFTER MORE THAN 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING, I WILL HAVE TO SWITCH ARMS TO CONTINUE APPLYING COMPENSATING WEIGHT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE PULLING DECREASED…
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