Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
Horn did not sound/blow even key was in the ignition. It sound/blow only if car/ engine is running.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the cluster failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the cluster switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Undergoing changing of front lights, wires under hood leading to the lights were found to be completely exposed in areas. The protective covering had disintegrated off, causing risk of fire or explosion from bare wires touching.