2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 — 14% of all complaints for this model 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…”
filed Dec 19, 2016
“I own a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. Like most owners of this vehicle, the baffle moves freely within the gas tank which causes a noise and is potential dangerous if a spark is created from the baffle hitting the inside walls of the gas tank. From my research it is a manufacture issue with the welding…”
filed May 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other SL500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SL500 | 5 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.