Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | This issue almost cause an accident on the freeway, Transmission went from drive to neutral and then... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MO... |
| Apr 23, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED (SLIPPED) SO MUCH SO TH... |
| Apr 19, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FAILURE DUE TO BAD INSULATION/BIODEGRADABLE INSULATOR COVER RESULTING IN VEHICLE... |
| Aug 15, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE DI... |