SL/R230: 60 month report card
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From: El Segundo, CA
2006 SL 500
60 month report card
Here is the latest installment of my ownership report cards.
0-12 months
1. Glovebox wouldn't open
2. A waterleak into the trunk
12-18 months
3. My CD changer stopped working
4. Climate Control System not working properly (replaced COMAND unit)
5. 9 and # buttons on the COMAND were not illuminated
18-24 months
6. Transmission malfunctioned, unable to drive car. Diagnosis by MB - valve body failed. They ended up rebuilding the entire rear end of the transmission system.
7. Oil leak.
24-36 months
No problems to report. Car is working flawlessly and has for the past year.
36-48 months
8. Passenger door sill trim became loose.
9. Bottom of driver side headrest beginning to fall out.
10. Trunk would not open from switch on door, key fob or manually lifting at trunk.
11. Convertible top motor would not stop running when top had completely opened or closed.
12. Transmission oil cooler line leak.
13. Purge Control Valve (Pollution Control item) had a leak. Caused Check Engine light to illuminate.
48-60 months
14. Passenger door keyless go lock function doesn't work. Unlock still works.
This will be the first time I use my Chrysler 5 year, 70, 000 mi. extended warranty. In spite of the 14 issues over 5 years I've noted here I'm still very, very happy with my SL500!
0-12 months
1. Glovebox wouldn't open
2. A waterleak into the trunk
12-18 months
3. My CD changer stopped working
4. Climate Control System not working properly (replaced COMAND unit)
5. 9 and # buttons on the COMAND were not illuminated
18-24 months
6. Transmission malfunctioned, unable to drive car. Diagnosis by MB - valve body failed. They ended up rebuilding the entire rear end of the transmission system.
7. Oil leak.
24-36 months
No problems to report. Car is working flawlessly and has for the past year.
36-48 months
8. Passenger door sill trim became loose.
9. Bottom of driver side headrest beginning to fall out.
10. Trunk would not open from switch on door, key fob or manually lifting at trunk.
11. Convertible top motor would not stop running when top had completely opened or closed.
12. Transmission oil cooler line leak.
13. Purge Control Valve (Pollution Control item) had a leak. Caused Check Engine light to illuminate.
48-60 months
14. Passenger door keyless go lock function doesn't work. Unlock still works.
This will be the first time I use my Chrysler 5 year, 70, 000 mi. extended warranty. In spite of the 14 issues over 5 years I've noted here I'm still very, very happy with my SL500!
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SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
I have had my '03 SL55 for 7 years and in that time I have had to:
Replace TPMS (4..1X)
AC compressor
IC pump
Secondary Air injection pump
It has been a great car!
Replace TPMS (4..1X)
AC compressor
IC pump
Secondary Air injection pump
It has been a great car!
