2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster 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 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 121 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 56 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler Crossfire Roadster | Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 56 | 1 |
| Structure | 55 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster
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.