Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz 500

Mercedes Benz 500 owners have reported 5 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz 500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
4
Turn Signal problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz 500

The Exterior Lighting problem

My 2000 Mercedes Benz s500's instrument cluster started flashing on and off in may 2013. Then, January 2014, the cluster went dark forever. Yes, you read that correctly; the car is 14 years old, in perfect shape, always garaged, w/ only 45,000 miles, and the cluster completely failed! quite   Read details...

The Turn Signal 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...




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