2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
The 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GAS TANK BAFFLE BROKE LOOSE. AS YOU'RE AWARE, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT SLOSHING OF FUEL BACK AND FORTH AFFECTS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING IN MANY WAYS. IN DISCUSSING WITH OTHER SL OWNERS INCLUDING THROUGH MERCEDES BENZ WORLD AND BENZ WORLD, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT MERCEDES IS WELL AWARE OF BUT WON'T VOLUNTARILY RECALL THE VEHICLES. WE NEED HELP IN ENSURING THE COMPANY STANDS BY ITS PRODUCTS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI42.10-P-058535 — SUSPENSION
The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system)
PB-91-60-189 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
MERCEDES: THERE IS A SRS WARNING IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE WSS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION BEING LOOSE OR UNPLUGGED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
2004090005 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MERCEDES-BENZ: DCAG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON CERTAIN MENTIONED MODEL 230 VEHICLES, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR COMAND AND THE AUDIO GATEWAY (AGW) MUST BE CARRIED OUT. *PE
2004090005 — EQUIPMENT
MERCEDES-BENZ: DCAG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON CERTAIN MENTIONED MODEL 230 VEHICLES, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR COMAND AND THE AUDIO GATEWAY (AGW) MUST BE CARRIED OUT. *PE
2004090005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: DCAG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON CERTAIN MENTIONED MODEL 230 VEHICLES, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR COMAND AND THE AUDIO GATEWAY (AGW) MUST BE CARRIED OUT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ SL65
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 — 0 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 (current)
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 — 1 complaint
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 — 0 complaints
- 2009 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 — 0 complaints
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- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints