Mercedes Benz R500 owners have reported 2 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
As per recall#2006040002 is the exact problem I am having now. The starter wiring harness is defective and exposed, and car is disabled at mercedes mechanic site. Mbusa says it is only to certain R500s and VIN specific. I am confused since this is limited production.
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Vehicle has been undriverable on and off for 6 months with defective starter wiring harness which the wires are exposed, and starting intermittenly. Towed from the street 2 months ago and sitting at the mechanic trying to help me. Mercedes benz has a safety recall #2006040002 for the exact problem. They tell me it is for the 2006 r350 and not the R500 maybe because they were very limited. Theses models are the same built chassis everywhere, including the starter wiring harness, except I have the upgraded v8. And they refuse to fix. Since this has caused me break down issues and is a potential safety hazard as described. I have paid $1200 a year ago to replace a defective wire harness inside the chassis, as the car smoked and almost caught fire as I had to pull off the road and tow. Am I stuck again?? phil b.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Starter problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems |