2005 Mercedes Benz Sl600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (55)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-03-09 · Service Brakes · 65,000 mi“this is a complaint on the sbc sensotronic braking system. this should be a recall from mercedes and it is not. it is listed as an "issue" that they have specifically extended the warranty to 10 years just for this system. it is extremely dangerous. the braking system failed out of nowhere while i was exiting the freeway! an alert came on and …”
2010-03-08 · Electrical System · 35,200 mi · 💥 crash“information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). sometime ago i wrote you about computer problems in my mercedes benz. you responded that you will investigate it and share the result with me. have not heard from you since. anything new? *tr the consumer stated he was experiencing computer problems. the c…”
2005-11-07 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 15,000 mi“dt: contact stated while driving her vehicle on the freeway the transmission failed. the vehicle did act up a couple of times in the past. the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they will not take it back or fix the transmission under warranty. the repairs will have to be paid by the contact. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.