Mercedes-Benz SL500
Model Year Comparison
- Worst Model Year
- 2003
- Worst Category
- suspension Problems
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mercedes-Benz SL500 — feel free to add yours here. Probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 2003 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 for active body control system failure.
Worst Mercedes-Benz SL500 Problems
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#1: Active Body Control System Failure 2003 SL500
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $6,000
- Average Mileage:
- 80,000 mi
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#2: Active Body Control Pump Stopped Working 2004 SL500
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 52,000 mi
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#3: Check Engine Light On, Running Poor, No Power 2003 SL500
- Average Cost to Fix:
- N/A
- Average Mileage:
- 18,000 mi