MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class

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2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:24.638Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints
1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009

2005: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19962
19972
199812
19990
20021
20039
20043
20052
20060
20090

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-15

Also filed under Air bags

Suspension

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-05

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-08-08Service brakes, hydraulic05V133000 On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (Sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V133000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.