2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
The 2003-2006 R230 series seem to have a problem with the BCM (Battery Control Module) as start an electrical fire in the trunk. Very common issue and a safety hazard - this is what happened with my car. Vehicle has dual battery, starter in front, convenience battery in trunk and fuses that operate ...
On many 2003 and 2004 models. Broken fuel tank baffle inside fuel tank. This is well documented and could possibly cause explosion.
ON JULY 22, 2020 THE VEHICLE (2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 (R230)BEGAN MAKING A LOUD BANGING NOISE IN THE REAR WHEN STOPPING AND TURNING. I DELIVERED THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A BROKEN BAFFLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TA...
Mileage: 118,000
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 AL...
Mileage: 92,000
I EXPERIENCE A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE I HEART A LOUD THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRUNK AREA. SOUNDS TO ME AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS FLOATING INSIDE GAS TANK. THIS ODOR HAS SICKENED ME AND HAS SEVERELY UPSET MY STOMACH ...
Mileage: 88,620
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 MULTIPL...
Mileage: 60,000
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 MULTIPL...
Mileage: 60,000
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 MULTIPL...
Mileage: 60,000
I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND, CC'D MR. KING OF THE NHTSA THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT KNOWN CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUED THESE VEHICLES HAD PRIOR TO MBUSA IMPORTING THEM TO THE UNITED STATES. MBUSA FAILED TO DISCLOSE THESE KNOWN IS...
Mileage: 61,000
I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND, CC'D MR. KING OF THE NHTSA THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT KNOWN CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUED THESE VEHICLES HAD PRIOR TO MBUSA IMPORTING THEM TO THE UNITED STATES. MBUSA FAILED TO DISCLOSE THESE KNOWN IS...
Mileage: 61,000
I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND, CC'D MR. KING OF THE NHTSA THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT KNOWN CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUED THESE VEHICLES HAD PRIOR TO MBUSA IMPORTING THEM TO THE UNITED STATES. MBUSA FAILED TO DISCLOSE THESE KNOWN IS...
Mileage: 61,000
I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND, CC'D MR. KING OF THE NHTSA THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT KNOWN CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUED THESE VEHICLES HAD PRIOR TO MBUSA IMPORTING THEM TO THE UNITED STATES. MBUSA FAILED TO DISCLOSE THESE KNOWN IS...
Mileage: 61,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FUEL TANK. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A CONSTANT FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF VIRGINIA BEACH (LOCATED AT...
Mileage: 144,000
NOV 14 EARLY MORNING A FIRE STARTED IN THE TRUCK OF MY CAR. COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CAR. WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. TRUCK WAS EMPTY. HAD JUST USED CAR MORNING OF NOV 13 AND ALL WAS FINE. *****PLEASE SEE IMAGES IMG_1733, IMG_1734 AND IMG_1738 THANK YOU.
DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION OR FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY DEFAULT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE. IN THE BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED...
DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION OR FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY DEFAULT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE. IN THE BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED...
DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION OR FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY DEFAULT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE. IN THE BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED...
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2014. MY BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING JANUARY 1 2018. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES COMING TOWARDS ME. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND SPED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION...
Mileage: 131,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO DROP AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE FENDERS. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE UNLESS LIFTED UP WITH SOME SORT OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT. THE CONTACT INFORMED MERCEDES-BENZ OF OKLAHOMA CITY WHO STA...
Mileage: 81,000
"TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO WITHIN 3 INCHES FROM HI-WAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL DUE TO THE WHEELS TO DRAG AGAINST THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER PRE...
"TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO WITHIN 3 INCHES FROM HI-WAY WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DRAG AGAINST THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER PREVENTING ME ME TO STEER FREELY WHILE FLUI...
"TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO WITHIN 3 INCHES FROM HI-WAY WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DRAG AGAINST THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER PREVENTING ME ME TO STEER FREELY WHILE FLUI...
"TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO WITHIN 3 INCHES FROM HI-WAY WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DRAG AGAINST THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER PREVENTING ME ME TO STEER FREELY WHILE FLUI...
I LIVE IN TEXAS AND MY MERCEDES WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT A RED LIGHT. I CAN NOT GET MY TRANSMISSION REPAIRED ANYWHERE ELSE BECAUSE THEY HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY OTHER SHOPS TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE THIS SPECIFIC TRANSMISSION. THEY TELL ME AND I QUOTE "WE ARE UNABLE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION BEC...
Mileage: 107,000
I LIVE IN TEXAS AND MY MERCEDES WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT A RED LIGHT. I CAN NOT GET MY TRANSMISSION REPAIRED ANYWHERE ELSE BECAUSE THEY HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY OTHER SHOPS TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE THIS SPECIFIC TRANSMISSION. THEY TELL ME AND I QUOTE "WE ARE UNABLE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION BEC...
Mileage: 107,000
I LIVE IN TEXAS AND MY MERCEDES WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT A RED LIGHT. I CAN NOT GET MY TRANSMISSION REPAIRED ANYWHERE ELSE BECAUSE THEY HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY OTHER SHOPS TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE THIS SPECIFIC TRANSMISSION. THEY TELL ME AND I QUOTE "WE ARE UNABLE TO WORK ON THIS TRANSMISSION BEC...
Mileage: 107,000
BRAKES FAIL...WARNING LIGHT ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE NO BRAKES...A SUICIDE MACHINE IN TRAFFIC
Mileage: 61,230
I HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE ABC LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE. THE CAR DROPPED ON THE FREEWAY. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND FIXED PROPERLY. I'VE ONLY DRIVEN 400 MILES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS TOTAL BECAUSE I'M AFRAID SOMETHING BAD WILL HA...
Mileage: 90,000
THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION ERRATICALLY LOWERS AND RISES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE TEMPORARY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY AT ALL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE MERCEDES DEALER 4 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS FLUSHED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ONCE, REPLACED ONE STRUT TWICE...
Mileage: 18,633
THERE IS A CONSTANT SWINGING NOUSE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE SEATS WHICH IS CONSISTANT TO THE PROBLEMS A LOT OF OWNERS ARE HAVING. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY MERCEDES AND THE NOISE JUST SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING IS FREE SWINGING INSIDE THE TANK OR AROUND IT WHICH IS VERY IRRITATING FOR SUCH A LUXURY V...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH. THE ACTIVATE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO DROP LOWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE ACTIVE BODY CO...
Mileage: 56,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH. THE ACTIVATE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO DROP LOWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE ACTIVE BODY CO...
Mileage: 56,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A COMPRESSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, ANOTHER INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO L...
Mileage: 90,000
RED ABC WARNING LIGHT ON. SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN FAILURE MODE REDUCING ROAD HANDLING AND VEHICLE CONTROL BELOW MINIMUM SAFETY LEVELS. MB REPAIR COSTS EXCEED BLUE BOOK CAR VALUE EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE USE LESS THAN HALF LIFE. LIC. P.E #6274 NOTES MB DESIGN/ENGINEERING FAILURE--INTENTIONAL MAL-DESIGN SCH...
Mileage: 50,700
I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY BUMPER TO BUMPER RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE CARS IN FRONT APPROACHED THE RED LIGHT I BEGUN TO APPLY BRAKES AND MY BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND UNTIL I STOOD UP ON THE BRAKES AND AS A RESULT I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. I CARRIED THE CAR TO...
Mileage: 100,300
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS LEANING LOWER ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 8/27/15*CN UPDATED 10/19/2...
Mileage: 38,000
THE ABC VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSED THE CAR TO DROP VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE, HOWEVER AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALLOWING THE CAR TO SIT, THEN RE STARTING THE CAR WENT UP TO ITS NORMAL HEIGHT, WHAT IF I WAS IN THE EXPRESSWAY? *TR
Mileage: 76,000
THE ABC VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSED THE CAR TO DROP VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND MAKING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE, HOWEVER AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALLOWING THE CAR TO SIT, THEN RE STARTING THE CAR WENT UP TO ITS NORMAL HEIGHT, WHAT IF I WAS IN THE EXPRESSWAY? *TR
Mileage: 76,000
WAS TRAVELING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AROUND 6PM WHEN TRAFFIC AHEAD BEGUN TO SLOW AND STOP FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNAL A CHANGE, UPON ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND ONLY GAVE A WARNING UNTIL AFTER MY VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF CAUSING ME B...
Mileage: 100,560
I WAS TRAVELING IN TRAILING A SAFE DISTANCE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND AS WE APPROACHED S TRAFFIC SIGNAL, ALL CARS BEGUN TO SLOW FOR THE YELLOW LIGHT IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR A SAFE STOP. HOW EVER, UPON MY ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AND AN ...
Mileage: 100,030
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...
Mileage: 78,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, A WARNING LIGHT SUDDENLY FLASHED THAT INDICATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER STA...
Mileage: 82,000
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND HIT BUMP ON FREEWAY THE ABC LIGHTS COME ON VECHICLE HARD TO COTROL HERE RUBBING , VEHICLE TO LOW FLASHES WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALER. *TR
Mileage: 795,908
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND HIT BUMP ON FREEWAY THE ABC LIGHTS COME ON VECHICLE HARD TO COTROL HERE RUBBING , VEHICLE TO LOW FLASHES WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALER. *TR
Mileage: 795,908
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND HIT BUMP ON FREEWAY THE ABC LIGHTS COME ON VECHICLE HARD TO COTROL HERE RUBBING , VEHICLE TO LOW FLASHES WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALER. *TR
Mileage: 795,908
THE GAS TANK BAFFLE HAD BROKEN AND IT IS KNOCKING INSIDE THE TANK. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BREAK AND CAUSE A FIRE. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) OF MY VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WILL LOWER ITSELF. THE WILL OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A PROLONG PERIOD OF TIME AND ON ANY TYPE OF SURFACE OR GRADE. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE HAS ZERO DEFECTS. TO RAISE THE SUSPENSION, I AM REQUIRE TO PRESS THE ABC SUSPENS...
Mileage: 21,800
PARKED THE CAR . WHEN TRIED TO BACKUP THE CAR FROM PARKED SPACE, THE FRONT OF THE CAR GOT STUCK OVER THE CONCRETE BARRIERS AND BROKE THE FRONT. UPON INSPECTION I REALIZED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR IS DROPPED ABOUT 3 INCHES. I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND AFTER 2-3 MONTHS TESTING AND FLUSHING ,...
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WAS LEAKING FLUID NEAR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V26300...
Mileage: 74,000
BAFFLE IN MY FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 MERCEDES SL 500 HAS BROKEN. CAUSES A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. ENTIRE FUEL TANK HAS TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCHING MANY BLOGS AND FORUMS FOUND MANY OF SL OWNERS HAS SAME EXPERIENCED. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED UNDER A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR.FUEL TANK MIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED... SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. *TR
Mileage: 118,200
MY 2004 MERCEDES SL 500 SUSPENSION COMPLETELY DROPPED TO THE TIRES "WITHOUT WARNING" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 95 DURING RUSH HOUR IN MIAMI, FLORIDA WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT RESPOND OR HANDLE PROPERLY AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND FLOATED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. IT WAS VERY SCARY! FOR...
Mileage: 56,000
MY 2004 MERCEDES SL 500 SUSPENSION COMPLETELY DROPPED TO THE TIRES "WITHOUT WARNING" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 95 DURING RUSH HOUR IN MIAMI, FLORIDA WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT RESPOND OR HANDLE PROPERLY AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND FLOATED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. IT WAS VERY SCARY! FOR...
Mileage: 56,000
BAFFLE IN MY FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 MERCEDES SL 500 HAS BROKEN. CAUSES A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND AND THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO SPEND $3000 TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK REPLACED. THIS IS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF MERCEDES BENZ SL OWNERS. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED UNDER A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *T...
Mileage: 50,000
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILURE ON MERCEDES BENZ SL (MODEL R230) CAUSES THE CAR TO LOWER ALL OF A SUDDEN, LOSS OF CONTROL AND STEERING LOCKING. CAR'S ABC SUSPENSION IS PRESSURIZED, AND IT HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURES. DOCUMENTED ON NHTSA SITE. THE ABC HOSE HAS A RECALL ALREADY, BUT THE ABC PUMP ITSELF CAN...
Mileage: 36,000
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILURE ON MERCEDES BENZ SL (MODEL R230) CAUSES THE CAR TO LOWER ALL OF A SUDDEN, LOSS OF CONTROL AND STEERING LOCKING. CAR'S ABC SUSPENSION IS PRESSURIZED, AND IT HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURES. DOCUMENTED ON NHTSA SITE. THE ABC HOSE HAS A RECALL ALREADY, BUT THE ABC PUMP ITSELF CAN...
Mileage: 36,000
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILURE ON MERCEDES BENZ SL (MODEL R230) CAUSES THE CAR TO LOWER ALL OF A SUDDEN, LOSS OF CONTROL AND STEERING LOCKING. CAR'S ABC SUSPENSION IS PRESSURIZED, AND IT HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURES. DOCUMENTED ON NHTSA SITE. THE ABC HOSE HAS A RECALL ALREADY, BUT THE ABC PUMP ITSELF CAN...
Mileage: 36,000
ADDENDUM INFO TO ORIGINAL COMPLAINT #10308437 SHOWS THAT MB SERVICE ADVISOR J. STEACH ADVISED M .B. NOT RESPONSIBLE AS DRIVER SHOULD "MISS" POTHOLES. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR DRIVER TO STEER AROUND POTHOLES. AT 70MPH MB SL500 TRAVELS 103 FT/SEC AND IT IS NOT POSSIBLE ...
Mileage: 19,000
ADDENDUM INFO TO ORIGINAL COMPLAINT #10308437 SHOWS THAT MB SERVICE ADVISOR J. STEACH ADVISED M .B. NOT RESPONSIBLE AS DRIVER SHOULD "MISS" POTHOLES. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR DRIVER TO STEER AROUND POTHOLES. AT 70MPH MB SL500 TRAVELS 103 FT/SEC AND IT IS NOT POSSIBLE ...
Mileage: 19,000
MY MERCEDES BENZ SL 500 2004 CAME WITH CAR NEW ALLOY WHEELS ARE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO MEET MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. RECENTLY AT NEAR SPEED LIMIT HIT A 2-3" POT HOLE IN ROAD. SOFT METAL ALLOY RF WHEEL BENT, "Z" RATED MICHELAN TIRE BLEW, FOLLOW-ON CONTROL PROBLEM PLACEDWIFE AND...
Mileage: 19,000
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT BEYOND THIRD GEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. COULD ONLY GO 30MPH AS REVS HIGH. HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION. ONLY 39,000 MILES ON CAR. NOT ABUSED. *TR
Mileage: 39,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE UP A HILL IN ORDER TO STOP AND THEN PULLED INTO HIS DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,200.
Mileage: 3,200