2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 456 | 45 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,718 mi | 62,859 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Mercedes-Benz SL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 32 | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 8 |
| Power Train | 11 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.