Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 5 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercedes Benz S500 based on all problems reported for the S500.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2022 Mercedes Benz S500

Failure Date: 02/07/2024

High voltage battery issue, which causes the alternator & low voltage battery to burn out.

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2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500

Failure Date: 10/19/2020

When driving my car makes noises like I'm pulling a trailer and I'm not. . In July my right shock went out so I repaired it. . Then prior to that the alternator was detected so I repaired that and just last week my instrument cluster went out. My suspension is really messed up and I can't shift at all.

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3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500

Failure Date: 02/05/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz S500. The contact stated that the vent controls failed to activate the air conditioning and the heating system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the motor regulator and the air conditioner blower needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

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4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2005 Mercedes Benz S500

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

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. I took it back to the dealer when it was not working and they thought it might be the switches in the dash. Still unresolved. In addition the wipers would stop working, the radio would stop working and the passenger seat airbag sensor was intermittent.

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5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2005 Mercedes Benz S500

Failure Date: 10/18/2004

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz s-500. The contact stated that the engine and service light illuminated and there was a loss of brakes. The failure has occurred 16 times. The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact would not provide detailed information about the failures. The failure mileage was 3,591 and current mileage was 80,000. Update 06/10/08 the shifter would get stuck in park, the brake wear light illumininated. The dealer replaced the rear pads and rotors, the left rerar marked light was replaced, the trunk assist did not open the trunk all the way, the micro switch for the door lock actuator was faulty, the turn signal light was inoperative, the voltage regulator was replaced, the abs light illuminated, the consumer complained of no heat in the vehicle. The dealer replaced a faulty blower motor. Updated 06/09/08.


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