Power Steering Pump Problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 2 problems related to power steering pump (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500

Failure Date: 10/10/2012

The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz Sl500. While driving into the garage, the abc pump warning indicator illuminated and the contact noticed smoke inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed a large amount of hydraulic fluid on the garage floor. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear axle valve lock, and pressure reservoir for the abc system needed to be repaired and flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v263000 (suspension, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,620.

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2 Power Steering Pump problem of the 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500

Failure Date: 03/07/2012

I have 1995 Sl500 last 8 years having electrical issues, related to wiring harness ,misfire ,steering pump,air pump and more. I am the first owner. All the wires are deteriorating,I thnik we need NHTSA to inspect these car manufacturers. If manufacturer installed the faulty wiring they should stand up and offer repairs at the mercedes dealers. Free. Regards.


Other Common Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Power Steering Pump problems
2
Steering Idler Arm problems
1
Power Steering Fluid problems
1


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