Mercedes-Benz SL500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 125 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (model years 2000–2001, 2003–2006, 2009). The most reported problem area is suspension (55 complaints), followed by service brakes (17 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 45 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 80 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (80), 2004 (45) and 2005 (19). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SL500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55 | 2 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 17 | 2 of 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 16 | 2 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 2 of 7 |
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 7 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.