Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 21 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS WHILE HIS V... |
| Jan 21, 2019 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I SUBMITTED VIA FAX EARLIER THIS WEEK A FORMAL LETTER TO MR. EXLER THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF MBUSA AND,... |
| Jun 11, 2017 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED AND C... |
| Apr 5, 2017 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO ... |
| Feb 2, 2017 | SUSPENSION | "TAKATA RECALL" 1. THE TOTAL BODY OF MY 2004 SL MERCEDES BENZ SUDDENLY COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING TO ... |
| Feb 2, 2017 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I LIVE IN TEXAS AND MY MERCEDES WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT A RED LIGHT. I CAN NOT GET MY TRANSMISSION RE... |
| Jul 8, 2016 | SUSPENSION | THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION ERRATICALLY LOWERS AND RISES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE TEMPOR... |
| Oct 30, 2015 | SUSPENSION | RED ABC WARNING LIGHT ON. SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN FAILURE MODE REDUCING ROAD HANDLING AND VEHICLE CON... |
| Sep 8, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WI... |
| Nov 19, 2014 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | THE ABC VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSED THE CAR TO DROP VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND MAKING THE CAR... |
| May 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS LEANING ... |
| Apr 15, 2014 | SUSPENSION | THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) OF MY VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WILL LOWER ITSELF. THE WILL OCCUR WHEN... |
| Jan 8, 2014 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE ABC LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE. THE CAR DROPPED ON THE ... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELE... |
| May 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE HAS A BRACKET ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK THAT COMES DISENGADED AND CAUSES THIS DISTINCTIVE N... |
| Jan 4, 2012 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | SOMETHING CALLED AN ABC PUMP AND BLOCK HAS FAILED AND CAR DROPS DOWN ON FRAME. SPENT $3200 ON THE... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION | PARKED THE CAR . WHEN TRIED TO BACKUP THE CAR FROM PARKED SPACE, THE FRONT OF THE CAR GOT STUCK OVER... |
| Jan 12, 2011 | SUSPENSION | MY 2004 MERCEDES SL 500 SUSPENSION COMPLETELY DROPPED TO THE TIRES "WITHOUT WARNING" WHILE I WAS DRI... |
| Jul 24, 2009 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | ADDENDUM INFO TO ORIGINAL COMPLAINT #10308437 SHOWS THAT MB SERVICE ADVISOR J. STEACH ADVISED M .B. ... |
| May 3, 2009 | SUSPENSION | ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILURE ON MERCEDES BENZ SL (MODEL R230) CAUSES THE CAR TO LOWER ALL OF A SUDDEN... |