Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz S500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Power Door Locks Not Working problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |
While driving at approximately 45 mph my instrument panel went black. I could not determine my speed, time of day fuel usage, miles traveled, or signal lights. I did not buy the vehicle from a mercedes dealer. I called a dealer about a recall. He stated that there was a recall but it had expired. Read details...
Blower motor stopped working and remained intermittent through July 2015. Mercedez benz of st. Louis replaced blower motor and regulator/controller. Within days of getting car back the blower continued to be intermittent. It would work for days or weeks and then stop for 1-3 days. Read details...
Electronic dash instrument cluster went black and the speedometer could not be seen and all other driver information on the remaining gauges were also not visible. The door locks would not operate ,the trunk would not open and the seant would not move in any direction. Read details...