2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz sl500. The contact stated on various occasions while his vehicle was stationery and in park, either the right side or the left side of the vehicle would raise up then descend to ground over a thirty second period independently without warning. The contact…”
filed Jun 29, 2020
“The vehicle has a bracket on top of the gas tank that comes disengaded and causes this distinctive noise which sounds like something swinging and tapping against the gas tank and I has to happen a lot due to every service I have been asked about the problem. It also has to be something with…”
filed May 18, 2019
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% |
| 2003 SL500 | 34 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.