2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“Abc suspension system and intercooler pump for turbo failed on 2003 SL55 amg. Very common problem on these vehicles as evidenced on the mb boards. Recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10266038, filed 2009-04, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166997Feb 21, 2014The noise comes from the front axle. Vehicles without code B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system)
- 10028626Feb 22, 2008Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration…
- 10021522Feb 5, 2007Knocking noise from the front axle area.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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