Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 36 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am concerned with the battery control module. I have noticed there has been a lot of incidents out there where the battery control module in the sl 500s have caught fire! I am concerned for my safety due to this defect! Read details...
Car can hardly run--without stalling-hard to start mercedes dealer said to sell it because of wiring problems. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns 2005 Mercedes Benz Sl500. The contact stated that the whole right side of the vehicle trunk caught on fire while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the fire started in the upper right front area of the trunk where they were wires and saw sparks. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz Sl500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled over, lifted up the hood, and noticed fire coming from the engine. Read details...