Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz 500. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Not Engage problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Differential Unit problems |
Main instrument panel cluster intermittently shuts off while driving and remains inoperable. Driver loses all techincal information and operating status of vehicle. During driving at freeway speeds, an accidental movement of the gearshift lever from "drive" to "neutral" and back Read details...
Automatic transmission rolls backward from stop on incline, after moving 10 feet the engine stalls, design flaw. Mjs Read details...
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. Vehicle was brought to the dealership. The rear brake drum assembly is reaching extreme temperature. Read details...