Abs problem my car wont go up or down it is in the down position ABS light is on don t no what problem is I believe that there is a recall on this problem.
2003 Mercedes Benz SL500: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 80 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 57,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20061
- 20051
- 20043
- 20035
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the front of the vehicle lowered and leaked fluids as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
While driving at approx. 20-35mph I pressed the brake and almost went to the floor with no resistance. Dashboard indicates red warning "stop" brake defective, stop vehicle with yellow ABS warning light. After I pulled over, parked the car and shutting down the engine... Warning lights, red emergency "brake" illuminated. As well as, reduced brake effect, start engine and followed by incr braking distance, start engine.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes sl500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated on the warning panel. The dealer repaired the ABS switch seal and added synthetic hydraulic fluid to the vehicle to correct the failure. One month later, the ABS warning light illuminated. On the following day, while driving to the dealer at approximately 20 MPH and depressing the brakes, the brakes would not engage. The brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and slightly crashed into a curb. She then coasted into a parking lot until she was able to engage the emergency brakes and come to a stop. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number:04v296000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was left with the dealer where she was awaiting a replacement of the hydraulic pump under the recall. The failure and current mileage was 57,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. When the brakes finally began to operate, the ABS, coolant, and esp lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but no repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 17,889.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you...
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
- Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500?
5 of 80 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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