Mercedes Benz 500 owners have reported 6 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake drum (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Drum problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Drum problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems |
I was driving my 2003 mercedes e500 down a hill when the brakes completely failed. This occurred suddenly and simultaneously by dashboard lit up with warnings and admonishing to pull over and not drive. Read details...
Driving at 55-65 mph violent vibration occurs causing difficulty in control, rear brakes as well as emergency brake pads freeze during vibration due to automatic self-adjustment of emergency brakes. Mjs Read details...
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 8/29/01 I applied the brakes about 1/2 inch, in preparation of stopping form a 5mph role in a parking lot and the brakes went to the floor, the car 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...
The brakes were not functioning properly from date of purchase. Manufacturer and dealer claim that "the brake operation is normal". The brakes failed while driving and the car crashed. Read details...