2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 012007

SL500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
The passenger side seat belt does not work properly. During hot weather, the belt will not extend. Passenger is unable to pull the belt out enough to fasten it in the latch. The catch mechanism which normally latches during a crash or rapid stopping seems to be stuck catching all the time.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA