Equipment Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 9 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mercedes Benz S500


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Equipment problem

Please help me my 2000 S500l mercedes’ benz dashboard have been blinking for 4 months now it has finally completely went out I am complaining on my behalf in my daughter in wife please NHTSA we cannot see anything on our car dashboard our vehicle have been inspected at two independent   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

While attempting to change the driver side front tire the lug wrench itself failed. The lug wrench came apart leaving the head still attached to the lug nut without the handle causing forward momentum injury to head and shoulder   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

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.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. On October 1, 2007, the mileage gauge displayed 26,700. The following day, the gauge displayed 43,000. Ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2005, the windows and sunroof have opened without warning while driving at speeds ranging from 20 to 45mph.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

While driving on the highway the instrument panel went black we were unable to see our speed mileage gas gauge odometer . It went off and on for a period of time . Until it was to dangerous to continue to drive.   Read details...




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