2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL55 Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Deaths
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Feb 22, 2024
Electrical System
The BCM in the SL class (Mercedes chassis code r230) fails very often. It catches fire and burns down vehicles in MANY instances. Mercedes is not selling a replacement part because they want to save money. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC ASSISTED BRAKING SYSTEM!!! The BCM balances battery loads ...
Jun 29, 2021
Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. ...
Mileage: 53,000
Sep 6, 2007
Service Brakes, Electric
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE
Mileage: 17,600