Mercedes Benz Sl500 2005
Model Sl500 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 7 consumer complains as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| PB-91-60-189 | 03/31/2009 | 10029945 | Mercedes: there is a srs warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit connection being loose or unplugged. no model years listed. *pe | 07/20/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 325029 | 03/31/2009 | PB-32-50-29A | 10016687 | Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. *pe | 09/27/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | SC-2012070002A | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 |
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 2008010001 | 02/20/2008 | 2008010001A | 10024362 | Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe | 04/09/2008 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 8285433 | 02/02/2005 | 10012832 | Sd flash telematics cd stuck in comand head unit when performing a software update. *tt | 03/31/2005 | |
| 8285434 | 04/05/2005 | 8285434A | 10012831 | Comand head unit hangs at the star symbol when booting up. *tt updated *eh | 03/31/2005 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| PB-82-10-376F | 02/06/2009 | 10028585 | Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 276064 | 12/13/2005 | 10018931 | Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-2008120008 | 12/01/2008 | 10030904 | Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla | 12/18/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
| 2005100015 | 01/01/2006 | 2005100015 | 10018832 | Inspect sbc suction hose, replace if necessary, to improve the brake bleeding process. *tt | 01/18/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2 | 05/11/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2 | 05/11/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| PB-32-50-35C | 02/22/2008 | 10028626 | Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. models 215.3, 220, and 230. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 322546 | 02/05/2007 | 10021522 | Knocking noise from the front axle area. *kb | 05/14/2007 | |
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
| 2006060004 | 07/01/2006 | 10020181 | The tirefit hose connector may not screw onto the tire valve with an air tight seal. in case of a flat tire, the customer may not be able to inflate the spare tire using tirefit. *tt | 08/07/2006 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2006110005 | 08/01/2008 | 10021246 | Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe | 03/26/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 7800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz sl-500. he stated that while driving 25 mph on may 6, 2010, he fell asleep and crashed into two parked vehicles, then the vehicle rolled over. the air bags did not deploy. the first vehicle was moderately damaged and his vehicle along with the second vehicle were severely damaged. the contact sustained severe injuries to his arms and shoulders. a police report was filed.the failure and current mileage were 7800..mr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 12/07/2005 |
| Mercedes-benz sl500 (2005), 4000 miles. brakes failed. it would seem to be an electrical or computer failure of some kind. auto was serviced a week ago. have had trouble with electrical and/orl features from first day of purchase. the most dangerous was today's brake failure. had to place car in neutral and then in park to make it stop. *nm | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 40282 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz sl500. while attempting to exit the vehicle the door handle would not function. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the handle arm needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 40282. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz sl500. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the active body control light illuminated. the contact stated that the shocks felt as if they had failed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the sensotronic brake control failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,060. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz sl500. the contact stated while starting the vehicle the active body control light illuminates. the contact stated that it feels like the shocks have failed when driving. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the sensotronic brake control had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,060. mh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 12/07/2005 |
| Mercedes-benz sl500 (2005), 4000 miles. brakes failed. it would seem to be an electrical or computer failure of some kind. auto was serviced a week ago. have had trouble with electrical and/orl features from first day of purchase. the most dangerous was today's brake failure. had to place car in neutral and then in park to make it stop. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | ARLINGTON | 22203 | AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER | 703-525-2100 |