Equipment Problems of Mercedes Benz R500

Mercedes Benz R500 owners have reported 2 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mercedes Benz R500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
2

Equipment problem #1

I was purchasing a 2006 Mercedes Benz R500 black on November 3,2021, VIN: [xxx]. In the process of driving the vehicle less than ten miles, part of the part of transmission case broke off. The steering was hard to turn and this is a salvage vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Equipment problem #2

The wheel lug bolts are all rusted.



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