Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 72 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (37 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dashboard failed (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Electrical System problem

Vehicle stall - engine cut off - on highway at speed (50-55miles/hr) posing driver and passenger safety. No obd error code or ecu error similar incidents reported by mercedes owners S500 model across USA as posted on mercedes forums.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

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...

The Instrument Panel problem

Tl the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz S500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s. Figueroa st, los angeles, CA 90015) where they informed him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The engine light on my 1995 mercedes coupe came on car with multiple codes and my mechanic could not find the issues. This month while driving the car with my daughters the car abruptly stopped at 35 miles per hour in heavy traffic almost caused an accident.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

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




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