Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 8 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
Smoke coming from engine compartment. Upon closer examination found a piece of material from hood wedged between body of vehicle and exhaust manifold. Material caught fire. Vehicle was parked in driveway idling. Read details...
91-96 mercedes engine wire harness disintegrates completely to shorting out all gauges and engine operations. This is very dangerous. . . Deadly dangerous . This needs to be addressed and recalled immediately. Read details...
The vehicle has a bracket on top of the gas tank that comes disengaded and causes this distinctive noise which sounds like something swinging and tapping against the gas tank and I has to happen a lot due to every service I have been asked about the problem. Read details...