2003 Mercedes Benz SL
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 3 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-11
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic
Wheels
1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.
Steering
1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Mercedes Benz SL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.