Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the dashboard failed (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Wiring problems |
Takata recall. I was riding my vehicle when all of a sudden the instrument cluster went haywire. I thought it was battery but it wasn't the cause it drained 4 batteries I had on warranty and 1 I had to purchase. I found out the instrument cluster drains the battery and loss of power. Read details...
I have had the car since 2010 in June and I have already had to replace the front driver side ball bearing and joints and they have stopped working once again I was driving last week in traffic at around 5 pm when my entire dashboard went out none of the gauges are working I couldnt see anything. Read details...
We purchased our 2001 mercedes s-500 used. Everything ran fine. After running it through an auto carwash with a under body spray, the electrical system went haywire. I noticed that the front passenger floor was soaked. Read details...