2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10151328, filed 2006-02, 200 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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