2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 532 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 713 | 56 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 101 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 90 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 86 | 0 |
| Steering | 76 | 0 |
| Power Train | 70 | 3 |
| Structure | 52 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.