Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500. In 2011 with 34,000 miles on engine, while driving on highway heard loud noise had to pull over quickly because front of car dropped rubbing on tires which resulted in one blown out tire and had car towed to nearest dealership, thank god cuz innocent people or myself could have been hurt seriously, this was a $5,000 job. 2014 with 45,000 miles on engine while driving on highway I heard again that distinctive loud sound which resulted in left side of car dropped rubbing on tires, fender and tire was damaged had car towed to nearest mb dealership. Hydraulic fluid problems has plague this quality series car. This unfortunate event cost me $9,800 because I also had to repair the roof as it is a convertible and hydraulics plays an important role in the operations of the roof. 2018 with 60,000 miles on engine, while driving in the city, I heard loud thud under car I quickly swerve off road to safe spot cuz I knew there was a problem again, the right side of car dropped with fluid spraying out, car then started resting on front and rear tires with hydraulic fluid sprayed every where, had this problem fixed cost was $2,000. Few months after the same problem occurred again. This car that I love so much has been sitting in my garage because car cant be driven and the front end / body of car is resting on both tires left and right side. I am mentally and physically drained and also my pockets. Mercedes Benz Corp. Is fully aware of this problem because of thousands of complaints from owners just like myself. As a multi million dollar company they should have taken the responsibility of a recall in good faith to assist us, after all they would not be where they are today without us customers. Mercedes Benz Corp. Willfully and intentionally is keeping a blind eye to this big problem while we the customers are being taken advantage off

- Nanticoke, MD, USA

Abc and convertible are not functioning as its supposed, while the car not benn dring nor using the features. The keyless remote key entry is not working!

- Chamblee, GA, USA

Suspension drops overnight and has dropped while in motion on the expressway. Red warning to limit speed constantly comes on especially if low on fluid and on bumps. The dealer cannot isolate the cause of pressure or excessive hydraulic fluid leaks. Front bumper damaged as a result. Over $8000 spent and problem not resolved. No confidence in the car unless the supply of fluid is carried in the car at all times. Dealer wanted $16,000 to diagnose and possibly repair but offered no warranty for work.

- Brown Deer, WI, USA

I was driving an 03 SL500 and from the start the battery light (white stayed on) replaced both front and back battery and voltage regulator, now the red battery light is on and stays on. On last night, while driving down the highway, I heard a pop, car dropped and warning came on saying car was too low and fluid is leaking from the front driver side look like by the front wheel. Mechanic did a lot of guessing and still not fixed.

- Monroe, LA, USA

I was driving on the freeway when the idler pulley simply fell off the front of the engine. Obviously, the belt came off too. The vehicle was hard to control since the power steering stopped working. Additionally, breaking effort increased, stability control malfunctioned, and a few other non-essential systems became inoperable.

- Houston, TX, USA