2003 Mercedes Benz Sl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension (1) · Electrical System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz Sl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2014-05-13 · Electrical System · 33,000 mi“ignition shut off multiple times over days while driving cutting off all electrical radio, brakes steering etc has had electrical problems since 2004 or 2005 with battery suddenly being dead both accessory battery in trunk and starting battery and has had many thousands of dollars spent on various parts and computers that were said to be drawing do…”
2012-12-14 · Wheels · 95,000 mi“i was driving home from work and my abc light visit workshop light came on. ok, that's fine i'll take it to the shop tomorrow. while on my way home my car suddenly drops in height and a warning sign came on saying "stop driving, car too low." i pulled to the side of the road and noticed that my car had maybe an inch of clearance in the front. t…”
2012-08-11 · Suspension · 58,000 mi“failure of active body control hydraulic suspension system; pump and wheel valve failures resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid and resulting loss of ability of car to maintain safe vehicle height and safe drivable. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.