2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SL500R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 70,500 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 SL500R 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% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R.
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.
This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. I have sent…
I was coming to a stop at a traffic light in left turn lane. At a very slow speed of less than 5 mph. Suddenly my 2003 mercedes bens sl500 steering became disengaged from the from wheels. I had zero directional and turn control over the car. The car crossed the median yellow lines. At this moment…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500r. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle exhibited a loud metal noise. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure as the front passenger side strut sensor failing. The…
Other Mercedes Benz SL500R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SL500R model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.