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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 11 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Suspension
37
Brakes
17
Fuel System
14
Other
11
Electrical
10
Steering
8
Engine
6
Powertrain
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car (the SL55 and all SL models) has a "Battery Control Module" (BCM) also referred to as the "Ba...
Feb 14, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe 2003 SL500 with seemingly no instigating incident or event had the gas tank baffle come apart du...
Jun 25, 2020FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHEARING CLANGING, THUMP NOISE BETWEEN SEATS AND TRUCK, TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS ADVISED IT I...
Jan 5, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHERE A BANGING NOISE BEHIND THE SEAT, TOOK IT TO A MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR SHOP. THEY INFORMED ME THE F...
Oct 20, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE ...
Jul 1, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBAFFLE IN FUEL TANK STARTED HITTING THE SIDE OF THE TANK MAKE A NOISE WHEN FUEL TANK IS 3/4 FULL OR ...
Sep 2, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI FILED THIS COMPLAINT MONTHS AGO AND HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD. THE ISSUE IS THE GAS TANK BAFFLE HAS APP...
Jun 5, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBANGING NOISE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TR
Dec 13, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL55 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS...
Oct 1, 2002UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED TO THE RIGHT AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(TILT SAFETY) SYSTEM ACTIVATE...
Oct 1, 2002UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN CONSUMER EXITED FROM HIGHWAY, AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(ANTI-TILT ) SYSTEM ENG...

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