Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL500

Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL500.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
2

Suspension problem #1

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz Sl500. While driving 40 mph, "car too low stop driving" message appeared on the display panel. The contact coasted the vehicle into a fuel station, looked under the vehicle, and noticed that the frame was resting on top of the front driver and passenger wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic pump leaked into the reservoir and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Suspension problem #2

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz 500sl. The contact stated that the vehicle sat abnormally low to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the hydraulic system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. The VIN was unavailable.


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SL500 Service Bulletins
SL500 Safety Recalls
SL500 Defect Investigations