Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
2
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500

The Suspension problem

I have had the car since 2010 in June and I have already had to replace the front driver side ball bearing and joints and they have stopped working once again I was driving last week in traffic at around 5 pm when my entire dashboard went out none of the gauges are working I couldnt see anything.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Right front end continuously lowering for months. Tried filtering abc fluid and changing filters several times, finally pump failed and required replacing at $4,000. Oem pump only available. After repair, advised that the valve block may still need replacing for an additional $4,000.   Read details...


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