2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“When the car is turned on, the srs light comes on, the rollbar light on, command center off/on/off/on, windshield wipers don't work, seat warmers/coolers inop, auto headlights inop.....all these problems are connected and intermittent. Reading throught the mb forum and mbworld forum, many sl owners are experiencing the same thing and it all seems to point to the electronic ignition switch. I wrote a letter to mb in january 2015 and they didn't want to help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787102, filed 2015-10, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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