2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension
Mercedes benz is recalling 4,564 my 2001-2006 cl-class (model 215), my 2002-2006 s-class (model 220), my 2003-2007 sl-class (model 230), my 2007-2008 cl-class (model 216), and my 2007 s-class (model 221)passenger vehicles equipped with active body control (abc) acceleration sensors on the front struts. These sensors measure acceleration…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the front abc sensors in all potentially affected vehicles. The recall began on september 22, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In our mercedes the sensor told the computer that the car was on ice and locked up the brakes cause the car to go into a spin. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Mercedes-Benz SL230 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SL230 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL230 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL230 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL230 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL230 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230
How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL230; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V405000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.