Mercedes Benz R500 owners have reported 6 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems |
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz R500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle would jerk and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Read details...
Transmission failed on on ramp route 295 NJ exit 21 south. Car's transmission failed to shift gears after entering traffic lanes. Narrowly missed being hit by large truck. Vehicle made it to next off ramp and was nursed home in 1st gear. Read details...
The transmission has a faulty shift solenoid that can only be replaced by a Mercedes Benz dealer and therefore is many times more expensive than other repairs. Also this solenoid has a well above average failure rate. Read details...