Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 19 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system tank assembly (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On July 22, 2020 the vehicle (2004 mercedes-benz Sl500 (r230)began making a loud banging noise in the rear when stopping and turning. I delivered the vehicle to a local shop where the vehicle was diagnosed as having a broken baffle in the fuel tank. Read details...
On many 2003 and 2004 models. Broken fuel tank baffle inside fuel tank. This is well documented and could possibly cause explosion. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz sl 500. The contact stated that there were strong gasoline fumes coming from the fuel tank whenever the vehcle was drven. While the vehicle was parked the contact notice a leakage in the rear seats of gasoline. Read details...
I filed this complaint months ago and haven't heard a word. The issue is the gas tank baffle has apparently come loose from inside the tank and is greating a bang in the tank vehicle vehicle is slowing down and stopping. There was no accident. Read details...