2003 Mercedes Benz SL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL. That ranks 2nd out of 6 SL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 76,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz SL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz SL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.