2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 fuel system problems
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 has 20 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Fuel System complaints
19%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE, THE ABC PUMP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 fuel system — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.