Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mercedes benz / 500
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
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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