Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 500

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 500. The number one most common problem is related to the instrument panel (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the dashboard failed (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz 500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 500

The Instrument Panel problem

2001 benz s-500. Speedometer cluster malfunction. Cluster flickers on and off.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

2001 s500 dashboard instrumentation cluster failed, paid $2364. 83 for replacement. Was not even told that there was any type of recall on this. I found out via friend that they had this happen to their s500 and were reimbursed the repair costs.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

Whenever the turn signals are in use they would malfunction. Took vehicle to dealership to have mechanic repair the problem. Mechanic replaced the instrument cluster and several electrical components. But, problem still exists.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz 500 model year vehicles:



500 Service Bulletins
500 Safety Recalls
500 Defect Investigations