Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Frame And Members problems
1

Frame And Members problem

Hydraulic cylinders for soft top and hard top convertible fails and leaks. All 12 of the cylinders fails due to hydraulic fluid corrosion thousands of complaints. Costs 12000(twelve thousands dollars to fix).


Structure related problems in other Mercedes Benz SL500 model year vehicles:



SL500 Service Bulletins
SL500 Safety Recalls
SL500 Defect Investigations