Mercedes Benz Sl500 2006
Model Sl500 made in 2006 by Mercedes Benz got 9 consumer complains as well as 40 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
| 2006030011 | 05/01/2006 | 2006030011 | 10019993 | A potential malfunction which could render the secondary air injection pump relay inoperable thereby affecting the proper operation of the secondary air injection pump. *tt | 05/19/2006 |
| 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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 2005070017 | 04/01/2006 | 2005070017 | 10016632 | The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. *tt | 09/26/2005 |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SB-2008070002 | 08/01/2008 | 10028026 | Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. the v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. the dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe | 02/27/2009 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 331516 | 01/10/2006 | 331516A | 10019128 | Steering wheel twitch during brake application. various models including mercedes benz 2006 model 230. *tt | 02/13/2006 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz sl500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph with cruise control engaged, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 33,500. kmj | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz sl500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph with cruise control engaged, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 33,500. pm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 1 | ||
| Hid headlights should be banned from the roads. there is no way the benefits of allowing one car to supposedly see better at night outweigh the risks to every oncoming car they encounter. these lights should at least be outlawed and ideally, manufacturers should be forced to recall vehicles and reimburse the consumer for the costs of the lights. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 1 | ||
| Hid headlights should be banned from the roads. there is no way the benefits of allowing one car to supposedly see better at night outweigh the risks to every oncoming car they encounter. these lights should at least be outlawed and ideally, manufacturers should be forced to recall vehicles and reimburse the consumer for the costs of the lights. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 200 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30mph, the doors automatically unlocked and the passenger's door came open; however no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 54000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 mercedes benz sl500. i have had numerous issues with the vehicle which were all covered under warranty. on 12-6-2009 i had a total brake failure. luckily i was in a stopped position and the car started moving forward. the brake pedal was full pressed to the floor and the emergency brake did not work. mercedes benz of greenway plaza(houston) 713-986-6600 did the repair. i was advised by kevin graves(my service advisor) that there was a recall and all repairs were covered under a extended recall warranty. on 1-7-2010 the exact same issue occurred, only this time i was moving in a elevated parking garage. i immediately down shifted to first and stood on the brake and pushed the emergency brake. luckily again i was moving a very low speed and coasted to a stop. mercedes benz of greenway again did the repairs and advised that it was another defective hydraulic brake pump. i have no confidence in this vehicle. after doing research there are a number of blogs and other web pages where people have had these issues. i have advised mb greenway plaza that i want out of this car and i am getting a total run around on pricing from there sales staff. this is not a lemon law issue this is a safety issue. i have also notified mb corporate in new jersey. 1-800-367-6372 *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/14/2006 | 12550 | 1 | |
| Change tire and jack would not hold it weight and buckled inward dealer and mercedes benz not taking responsibility that the jack need to be recall and pay for the damage cause by the drop due to jack failure. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz sl500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph with cruise control engaged, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 33,500. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BEVERLY HILLS | MERCEDES |