2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 suspension problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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, struts…”
filed Aug 22, 2023
“ABC (Active Body Control) light keeps coming on and body goes up and down when I drove car. Light says do not drive. Mercedes would not take responsibility for this in spite there are so many complaints about this. Really irresponsible by Mercedes.”
filed Sep 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other SL500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 SL500 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 SL500 | 21 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.