Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500. The contact stated that while driving from a complete s... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500R. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSE... |
| Feb 21, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | THIS IS A COMPLAINT ON THE SBC SENSOTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FROM MERCEDES AN... |
| Jan 16, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2005 MERCEDES SL500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SM... |
| Nov 19, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE B... |
| Jan 12, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | I DROVE OUT OF MY DRIVE AND TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THAT MY BRAKES... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE,... |
| Jul 29, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE |
| Oct 25, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 (2005), 4000 MILES. BRAKES FAILED. IT WOULD SEEM TO BE AN ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTE... |