Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz S Class

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz S Class. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (three problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz S Class

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Front Suspension problems	4
Suspension problems	3
Suspension Noise problems	3
Rear Suspension problems	1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz S Class

The Front Suspension problem

When temperature falls below 17 degrees f, the vehicle drop to unsafe level, and message says airmatic stop car vehicle too low. The tires will start rubbing on liner. Called dealer they said temperature in germany does not go that low, well this car is sold in us, and they need to make it work. Read details...

The Suspension problem

Incident one: 1. While driving in atlanta, GA in February of 2007. The front airmatic suspension failed while crossing an "inactive" railroad track. Just imagine if it was active. Mercedes-benz towed the car and replaced the defect. 2. Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

My suspension is horrible!! without warning my s430 airmatic light displayed "visit workshop", I pulled over and noticed my vehicle was riding extremely low. . . Almost touching my front and back tires. Furthermore, there is a rubbing sound when the wheels are being turned. Read details...

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