Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the strut failure (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
32
Strut Failure problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz Sl500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the abc warning light illuminated. Additionally, the message "drive carefully" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the abc tandem pump,   Read details...

The Strut Failure problem

Abc active body control system failed resulting in a drop on the driver side. Mercedes mechanic said that this has been a defect and regular issue with 2003 Sl500 where there is either a leak in one or more struts or the pump failure; but yet mercedes is not taking accountability for this defect.   Read details...


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



SL500 Service Bulletins
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