Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 62 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (57 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Strut Failure problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
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...
My 2004 mercedes sl 500 suspension completely dropped to the tires "without warning" while I was driving down interstate 95 during rush hour in miami, florida which caused the vehicle to not respond or handle properly as the vehicle rolled and floated in different directions. Read details...
Active body control failure on Mercedes Benz sl (model r230) causes the car to lower all of a sudden, loss of control and steering locking. Car's abc suspension is pressurized, and it has a history of failures. Documented on NHTSA site. Read details...
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...
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl500. While driving approximately 25 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle and the active body control warning light illuminated. The contact merged the vehicle over to the emergency lane. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...