Tandem Hydraulic Pumps May Leak From Either Section on Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Some models have tandem hydraulic pumps—one section for power steering and the other for suspension adjustment. These pumps are prone to leakage from either section.

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Mercedes-Benz 500SEL vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 183,000 miles
(183,000 - 183,000)

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