Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 11 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz S500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Service Brakes problem

While driving on highway car made a complete sudden full stop this has happened twice in last 60 days thankful car behind was far enough away to avoid a rear ender second problem is dealer still not addressing fuel pump recall   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Last night we had tropical storm eta in florida. We had about 10 inches of rain. The temperature was between 70f and 80f. The car was parked on high ground but in the rain. The inside of the car flooded with water under the carpet.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light 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 Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp problem

The contact owns a 2022 mercedes- benz s class. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph and the vehicle brake on its own and active brake assist warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a while the vehicle continued to operate normally.   Read details...




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