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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Brakes
9Electrical
5Powertrain
5Suspension
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 22, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe BCM in the SL class (Mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns dow...
Mar 24, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF THE V...
Feb 13, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY MERCEDES BENZ HAS A FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE COMMAND NAVIGATION UNIT IN MY SL500. THE VEHI...
Dec 22, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY A...
Jun 9, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSINFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). SOMETIME...

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