Mercedes Benz R500 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Mercedes Benz R500 owners have reported a total of 42 problems for their cars built in the 3 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Mercedes Benz R500. The 2006 Mercedes Benz R500 cars have the most problems reported (35 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Mercedes Benz R500

Model Year	Number of Problems
2008 R500	3
2007 R500	4
2006 R500	35

🔍 Common problems of Mercedes Benz R500

The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for Mercedes Benz R500 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Mercedes Benz R500

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Suspension	6
Power Train	6
Steering	6
Electrical System	5
Seats	4
Service Brakes	3
Equipment	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Air Bag	2
Electronic Stability Control	1

Gasoline Fuel System	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Wheel	1
Other Fuel System	1
Visibility	1

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