2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 suspension problems
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 has 24 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
24
Suspension complaints
38%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“ADDENDUM INFO TO ORIGINAL COMPLAINT #10308437 SHOWS THAT MB SERVICE ADVISOR J. STEACH ADVISED M .B. NOT RESPONSIBLE AS DRIVER SHOULD "MISS" POTHOLES. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR DRIVER TO STEER AROUND POTHOLES. AT 70MPH MB SL500 TRAVELS 103 FT/SEC AND IT IS NOT POSSIBLE…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sl500 suspension — 38% 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.