Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 21 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz S500


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Exterior Lighting problem

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The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2022 mercedes-benz S500. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlamp was intermittently strobing while driving. The contact also stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors were heavy.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

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.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz S500. While driving 65 mph, the instrument panel lights went out. In addition, the turn signals would not illuminate. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuse. The instrument panel light would illuminate intermittently.   Read details...




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