2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 34 complaints for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, she smelled smoke coming from the engine. The contact stated that the abc and stop vehicle too low warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that while driving, the front end of the vehicle started to scrape the ground. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and noticed that it was leaking fluid. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Driving along the freeway at 65 MPH when the whole front left side drops to within inches off the ground!! Mercedes is well aware of this lemon feature on there vehicle and is some how still allowed to sell them in the us, much less not do a [xxx]thing about the lemons they have sold.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- Fuel system 20 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
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