Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz Sl Class

Mercedes Benz Sl Class owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (4 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.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz Sl Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
4
Front Suspension problems
2

Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz Sl Class

The Suspension problem

Something called an abc pump and block has failed and car drops down on frame. Spent $3200 on the pump to drive 2 months before they want $3800 to repair the valve block. Both times the vehicle drops and is dangerous to drive.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Purchased 1998 Mercedes Benz sl 600 from mbz san francisco dealership on 4/22/09. Immediately reported excessive and dangerous bouncing of front end. Reported defect dealer took no action. Took car to mbz of oakland where they diagnosed bad front suspension pressure cells which clearly existed at   Read details...




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