2003 Mercedes-Benz 500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the lower ball joints on the passenger side snapped in half, causing a collision. Consumer complained to the dealer that the front end felt loose while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealership three times. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10094705, filed 2004-09, 12,895 miles“Consumer complained about an air suspension pump problem. This defect caused the vehicle to drop down, cutting all four tires. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. However, they were not providing much information.”
NHTSA complaint #10059861, filed 2004-02, 1,500 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 27% |
| 2000 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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