Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mercedes benz / 500
Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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007125818 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | My mechanic told me on 11/3/2007 that the wire harness on my 1993 mercedes 500 sel could cause fire or death to my family and that mercedes benz u.s. |
007124039 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | Engine wiring harness covering material on both my 1994 mb e500's has deteriorated causing shorts between wires, engine miss-firing, habitual "check |
007124038 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | Engine wiring harness covering material on both my 1994 mb e500's has deteriorated causing shorts between wires, engine miss-firing, habitual "check |
007117302 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | 1993 mercedes benz 500sel wiring harness failure- insulation on wiring became brittle and began to fall off. shorts in wiring lead to trouble lights |
006117194 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | My 500e sedan was experiencing erratic throttle control and intermittent stalling while driving, thus placing me at risk of no control of the vehicle |
007103113 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *TR |
007101059 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | 1993 mercedes benz 500e engine wiring harness insulation cannot stand up to the heat of the engine and loses its insulation, creating an engine |
007094657 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Wire insulation on my engine wiring harness has disintegrated exposing the internal wiring completely, especially in bent areas. this is a result of |
901078430 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | 1993 mercedes 500e wiring harness disintegrated. the ignition module was also defective *ts the defective ignition module has cut spark to half |
005076593 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Shorting in electrical systems causing failures of ignition and computer systems intermittently. root cause analysis show that failure of the |
006076592 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Shorting in electrical systems causing failures of ignition and computer systems intermittently. root cause analysis show that failure of the |
006068534 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Car will quit all of a sudden and leave me with no brakes and no steering. this is due to a brake down in the engine electrical harness. this is |
006066644 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | The engine / fuel injection wiring harness, and starter/alternator wiring harness of my 1992 mercedes-benz 500e (61,000 miles), has cracked insulation |
006066632 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Engine wiring harness degraded and started becoming brittle resulting in warning lights, failed water temperature sensing and ultimately poor running |
006066416 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Upper engine wiring harness in my 1992 mercedes benz 500e (81,000 miles) has completely deteriorated. the insulation has become brittle and cracked |
004064420 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Upper and lower engine wiring harness degraded to point where car would not run. insulation all dried up and crumbled away...i understand many 500e |
005063444 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | Plastic rear view window of convertible top is distorted, hazy and impairs vision. dealer stated the mfg's representative would not authorize repair/ |
006063341 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Both engine / fuel injection wiring harnesses of my 1993 mercedes-benz 500e (115,000 miles), have cracked insulation throughout. they are shorting |
005041664 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | consumer complaint: odi case number: 10137365 component: electrical system:wiring:front underhood details: insulation on electrical wiring |
004040889 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Upper engine wire harness failure - erratic idle, power loss, rf noise excessive, inconsistent ecu fault codes. replaced harness and all defects no |
005038831 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | 1993 mercedes benz 500e - stalls, rough idle and hesitation. the car due to wiring defect shuts down during driving activities ie. pulling into |
004038534 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Car suddenly lost power, drove home at very reduced speed. mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty wiring harness, a common defect on this model car 1992 |
005030726 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Mercedes benz wiring harness defect.*mr the consumer stated the manufacturer needs to acknowledge there is a problem with their vehicles. *jb |
003023586 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | 2000 mercedes benz sl 500 had the hood liners replaced three times in 5 years.*mr the first hood liner became brittle and disintegrated. the second |
003023585 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | 2000 mercedes benz sl 500 had the hood liners replaced three times in 5 years.*mr the first hood liner became brittle and disintegrated. the second |
005016693 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | The engine/fuel injection wiring harness of my 1993 mercedes-benz 500e (64,000 miles), has cracked insulation throughout and is beginning to short out |
005008142 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2003 | WHILE PARKED THE BATTERY DIED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *NM |
004004797 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 9999 | While traveling on the interstate at 70 mph, the consumer nearly stuck another vehicle, because the low beam lights were so dim, it was almost |
004310982 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | While driving 40-45 mph suspension/automatic stability control light came on, vehicle became lower to the ground. vehicle was towed to the dealer, |
004310981 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | While driving 40-45 mph suspension/automatic stability control light came on, vehicle became lower to the ground. vehicle was towed to the dealer, |
004308789 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2003 | When applying the brakes vehicle stalled inadvertently. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle had recall repairs |
004302805 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2003 | 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 |
0000262339 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2003 | Consumer complained about an air suspension pump problem. this defect caused the vehicle to drop down, cutting all four tires. consumer took the |
003252364 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | The driver's side belt retractor was not working. the part was replaced at the owner's expense of $425.00. the dealer indicated, that there was no |
003250052 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | While driving 35 mph, the vehicle asr sensor light comes on. as a result the vehicle would stall. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide |
0000248187 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | Complaint regarding international fraud and harassment practices involving mercedes benz.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle had just over 31,000 |
0000248186 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1994 | Complaint regarding international fraud and harassment practices involving mercedes benz.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle had just over 31,000 |
003221769 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | POSSIBLE ODOMETER TAMPERING. *AK |
003196036 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | Seat belt problem with 1999 mercedes s500. seat belt would not retract. i called mercedes benz technical support (twice) to ask if there was a |
000193362 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Faulty wiring in the engine bay. the engine wiring harness is disentigrating for no other reason than age. as a result, the engine is starting to |
001191979 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION SINCE PURCHASE. |
002187064 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | Consumer states that while drivng the vehicle she was involved in a collision which cause the air bags to deployed at 200 mph causing a lot of |
002100723 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2003 | Serious fuel tank leak resulting from possible design/manufacturer defect or damage in shipping requiring replacement of tank. mercedes will not |
002090123 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | The 4 original continental tires on this mercedes are worn out with the wear bars showing. the mileage is 17262. this was verified by the local |
999028853 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | Main instrument panel cluster intermittently shuts off while driving and remains inoperable. driver loses all techincal information and operating |
999028852 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | Main instrument panel cluster intermittently shuts off while driving and remains inoperable. driver loses all techincal information and operating |
0000175579 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1984 | CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT IT WAS SUBFRAME FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD TO REPLACED . TT |
994165340 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | The traction control has prevented the driver from moving the vehicle when any portion of vehicle is on ice/snow on amain highway or in driveway. * |
999157871 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | When driving the automobile above 50 mph it sways from side to side and goes up and down. consumer thinks something is wrong with the suspension. * |
0000155922 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | Upon starting the vehicle when turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to run into a store window, |
999155912 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | While driving the vehicle between 55-65 mph, the vehicle goes into a violent vibration, that could cause driver to lose control of the vehicle. |
997118237 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1990 | While driving, the high pressure hose which is attached to the steering column separated, causing loss of steering control.*ak consumer stated |
997112004 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1985 | WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, NO IMPACT INVOLVED * *AK |
996108138 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1995 | Both front seat belts will not retract and when the seat belt is on they are very loose. the seat belt will not hold consumer in the seat if there |
999091737 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | Passenger airbag spontaneously deployed while vehicle was parked. no accident or other event caused deployment; engine was off, vehicle not moving, |
999084876 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | REPEATED TIME ENGINE WON'T START NO POWER FOURTH TIME @ DEALERSHIP SAME PROBLEM. *AK |
996073957 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | A/C VENT IN REAR LEAKS. YH |
996073941 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | CLOCK FAILED. *YC |
0000072313 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1998 | ASHTRAY FAILED. *YC |
0000069987 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1996 | WINDOW BUTTON FAILED. |
0000069986 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1996 | RADIO ANTENNA FAILED. |
996069681 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1996 | AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. |
999061728 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP REAR WINDOW IS HAZY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS |
999061726 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING FAILURES. MJS |
999059857 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | A HOSE IS MISSING FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAUSING SYSTEM TO BLOW WARM AIR, IT NEVER GETS COLD. *YC |
0000041741 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | LEFT REAR WINDOW FAILED. |
0000031013 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TWICE. |
997026037 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
995000373 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK |
003221134 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | The electrical seat controller located under the driver side seat, shorted out while the vehicle was parked and turned off. no fuse was blown. this |
003196501 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | Seat belt problem with 1999 mercedes s500. seat belt would not retract. i called mercedes benz technical support (twice) to ask if there was a |
000193827 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | Faulty wiring in the engine bay. the engine wiring harness is disentigrating for no other reason than age. as a result, the engine is starting to |
001191995 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION SINCE PURCHASE. |
0000108388 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. SPARE TIRE IN THE TRUNK APPEARED BENT AS IF VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK |
002090130 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | The 4 original continental tires on this mercedes are worn out with the wear bars showing. the mileage is 17262. this was verified by the local |
001079397 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | The bas and esp systems have been issuing visual warnings for months, car has been in many times to review problem with no successful repairs. on 8/29 |
0000061727 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | Water getting on the door molding of the main car panel , which is absorbed by the cloth on the door panel and has created holes in the cloth of the |
000057772 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1995 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
0000002459 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. YH |
0000002455 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. YH |
0000175599 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1984 | CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT IT WAS SUBFRAME FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD TO REPLACED . TT |
995167015 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1995 | TURNING INTO PARKING LOT VEHICLE SURGED 80 MPH TWICE, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS, DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES IN SECOND ACCIDENT. *AK |
994165360 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | The traction control has prevented the driver from moving the vehicle when any portion of vehicle is on ice/snow on amain highway or in driveway. * |
999155911 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | While driving the vehicle between 55-65 mph, the vehicle goes into a violent vibration, that could cause driver to lose control of the vehicle. |
999155910 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 2000 | While driving the vehicle between 55-65 mph, the vehicle goes into a violent vibration, that could cause driver to lose control of the vehicle. |
999145161 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1996 | WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHIOUT PRIOR WARNING THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT FROM TRANSMISSION. *AK |
0000121719 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1999 | Plastic rearview window has a distortion in it which causes poor driver's visibility. window was looked at by a factory representative. this was a |
997112016 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1985 | WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, NO IMPACT INVOLVED * *AK |
996108150 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1995 | Both front seat belts will not retract and when the seat belt is on they are very loose. the seat belt will not hold consumer in the seat if there |
999084886 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | REPEATED TIME ENGINE WON'T START NO POWER FOURTH TIME @ DEALERSHIP SAME PROBLEM. *AK |
996073965 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | A/C VENT IN REAR LEAKS. YH |
996073949 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | CLOCK FAILED. *YC |
998072574 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED. *YC |
998072566 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1997 | AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED. *YC |
998072286 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1998 | GAS TANK FAILED. YH |
996069689 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1996 | AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. |
0000041754 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. |
0000041750 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATING REQUIRING REPAIRS. |
0000041751 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | LEFT REAR SEAT FAILED. |
0000041753 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | RADIO ANTENNA FAILED. |
0000041744 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. |
0000041746 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | LEFT REAR SEAT FAILED. |
997034658 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN BRAKES FADING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK |
997034659 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN BRAKES FADING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK |
997034650 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN BRAKES FADING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK |
997034651 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1993 | ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN BRAKES FADING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK |
997026045 | MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1992 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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