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NHTSA — Suspension Problems

2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,000 miles

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 suspension problems

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 302016

SL500

  • 87,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500. While driving 40 mph, "car too low stop driving" message appeared on the display panel. The contact coasted the vehicle into a fuel station, looked under the vehicle, and noticed that the frame was resting on top of the front driver and passenger wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic pump leaked into the reservoir and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012013

SL500

  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz 500sl. The contact stated that the vehicle sat abnormally low to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the hydraulic system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Boston, MA, USA

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