Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | It has been nearly two years I have stopped driving my 2003 Mercedes SL500, although I only have abo... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACTIVE... |
| Nov 13, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE WHOLE FRONT LEFT SIDE DROPS TO WITHIN INCHES OFF THE GR... |
| Oct 3, 2014 | STEERING | THERE IS AN EPIDEMIC OF THIS POWER STEERING / HYDRAULIC TANDEM PUMP AND POSSIBLY OTHER MODELS AT APP... |
| Mar 28, 2013 | STEERING | I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN LEFT TURN LANE. AT A VERY SLOW SPEED OF LESS THAN 5 MP... |
| Dec 13, 2012 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY ABC LIGHT VISIT WORKSHOP LIGHT CAME ON. OK, THAT'S FINE I'LL TA... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE, THE ABC PUMP WARNING... |
| Mar 24, 2012 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE IDLER PULLEY SIMPLY FELL OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. OBVIOUS... |