Car-and-Safety.com

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Drum

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Drum Report #550460

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM . DRIVING AT 55-65 MPH VIOLENT VIBRATION OCCURS CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROL, REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS FREEZE DURING VIBRATION DUE TO AUTOMATIC SELF-ADJUSTMENT OF EMERGENCY BRAKES. MJS .Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CONAGA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Power Train Report #550460

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . DRIVING AT 55-65 MPH AND ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE RESULTS IN THE TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING IN DRIVE UNTIL VEHICLE REACHES 20 MPH. MJS .Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CONAGA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Suspension Report #550460

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . DRIVING AT 55-65 MPH VIOLENT VIBRATION OCCURS CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROL, REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS FREEZE DURING VIBRATION DUE TO AUTOMATIC SELF-ADJUSTMENT OF EMERGENCY BRAKES. MJS .Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CONAGA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Report #550460

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . MAIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHUTS DOWN DURING STALLING CAUSING ALL TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO SHUT DOWN. MJS .Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CONAGA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Power Train Automatic Transmission

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #550460

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ROLLS BACKWARD FROM STOP ON INCLINE, AFTER MOVING 10 FEET THE ENGINE STALLS, DESIGN FLAW. MJS .Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CONAGA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #741105

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER CLAIM THAT "THE BRAKE OPERATION IS NORMAL". THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND THE CAR CRASHED..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in NORTHRIDGE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Vehicle Speed Control

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Report #760871

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE CAR WAS BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY IN REVERSE AT 5MPH. SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WENT INTO A SPIN AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO MAY BE ABOUT 10MPH AND THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS AS THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED AND HIT ANOTHER CAR PARKED IN NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY, DAMAGING BOTH CARS. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in WANTAGH, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20990901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System Battery

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Battery Report #8009853

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . WHILE IN TRUNK OF VEHICLE BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUR WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN CHANGING CD?S IN THE COMPACT DISC CHANGER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK AND WHILE BENDING OVER TO PICK UP THE CD?S THE BATTERY WHICH IS ALSO IN THE TRUNK EXPLODED, CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO CONSUMERS SPINE. *YD .1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBDPG75J1YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10011709

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM.Mileage was 39608 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LONGWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #10011709

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM.Mileage was 39608 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LONGWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10011709

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM.Mileage was 39608 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LONGWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Equipment

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Equipment Report #10011709

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM.Mileage was 39608 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LONGWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Seat Belts

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Seat Belts Report #10011709

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM.Mileage was 39608 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LONGWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Suspension Front Springs Air Suspension System

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Suspension Front Springs Air Suspension System Report #10108793

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72341 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10160666

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . THE MERCEDES S-CLASS HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH MANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND EVEN WHEN RECALLS ARE MADE, MERCEDES BENZ NORTH AMERICA UNDERSTATES THE NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED TO MINIMIZE THEIR LOSS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING. MY MERCEDES DEALER (CROWN MERCEDES IN DUBLIN, OHIO - TEL 614-799-4666) HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WHICH DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, NOR DO THE GAUGES WORK, EVEN THOUGH A RECALL WAS MANDATED AS PER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V028000. HOWEVER, INSTEAD OF HONORING THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE VERY SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM UNLESS CASH PAYMENT IS MADE IN THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE COST. MY CLUSTER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE GAUGES ARE ALL STUCK SO THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I AM GOING AT, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT, I DON'T KNOW THE MILEAGE OF THE CAR, OR ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE OF A KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECT OF MERCEDES BENZ INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS, BUT THEY ARE REFUSING SERVICE. I AM FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK UN-REPAIRED ALTHOUGH THEY REQUIRED A $210.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE, AND I AM VERY WORRIED THAT I MAY RUN INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH IT DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE AND LACK OF CONCERN WITH THE RECALL. PLEASE HELP. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT CELL (614) 446-6180. YOUR HELP IS VERY IMPORTANT AND CONCERNS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT SEEING MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT SPEED I AM GOING AT, WITHOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE LEFT, WITHOUT KNOWING ANY OF THOSE THINGS. I AM IN DANGER AND EVEN THOUGH THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE CLUSTER, THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PARTS & LABOR. IS IT FAIR TO PUT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY AT RISK BECAUSE OF THE CORPORATE WRONG DOINGS AND UNDER REPORTING AND ARROGANCE OF MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATION? DO I NEED TO ENDURE THE RISK OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BEFORE NHTSA TAKES SOME ACTION? PLEASE HELP. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J2YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in NEW ALBANY, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20030624. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN MERCEDES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-614-799-4666 . DEALER'S CITY: DUBLIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43017 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Report #10160668

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . MERCEDES-BENZ UNDER REPORTING HAS BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I COMPLAINED TO THEM ABOUT MY AC BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH TURNS ON ONLY SPORADICALLY, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME. I WENT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD REFUSED TO FIX IT SAYING THAT MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THE CARS MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE ACCEPTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V141000. HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND THAT IT IS INDEED A DEFECT OF THE ENGINEERING AND THAT MERCEDES SHOULD HAVE REPLACED IT AS IT WAS EXACTLY THE EFFECT OF THE PROBLEM THEY UNDERREPORTED FROM THE RECALL. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR NHTSA TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TREATMENT TO MERCEDES BENZ - TO THIS DAY, I AM DRIVING IN THE HEAT A SPORADICALLY WORKING BLOWER MOTOR THAT I HAVE TO SUFFER WITH BECAUSE OF MERCEDES FLAW. IF A PURELY AMERICAN COMPANY LIKE FORD HAD DONE SOMETHING LIKE THIS, NHSTA WOULD NOT HAVE ALLOWED SUCH SERIOUS MANUFACTURER VIOLATIONS, BUT WHY THE LENIENT TREATMENT FOR MERCEDES-BENZ? RIGHT NOW, IN ADDITION TO THE FAULTY BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, I AM SUFFERING WITH A DEFECTIVE AND NON-WORKING AND NON-ILLUMINATING INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ALSO WHICH WAS RIGHTLY ADDRESSED BY NHTSA IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 BUT BECAUSE MERCEDES BENZ MISREPORTS THE NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED SO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO FIX MANY OF THEIR DEFECTS, I AM STUCK IN SERIOUS DANGER. PLEASE HELP! *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J2YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in NEW ALBANY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-614-799-4666 . DEALER'S CITY: DUBLIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43017 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10160668

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . MERCEDES-BENZ UNDER REPORTING HAS BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I COMPLAINED TO THEM ABOUT MY AC BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH TURNS ON ONLY SPORADICALLY, ON AVERAGE ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME. I WENT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD REFUSED TO FIX IT SAYING THAT MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THE CARS MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE ACCEPTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V141000. HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND THAT IT IS INDEED A DEFECT OF THE ENGINEERING AND THAT MERCEDES SHOULD HAVE REPLACED IT AS IT WAS EXACTLY THE EFFECT OF THE PROBLEM THEY UNDERREPORTED FROM THE RECALL. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR NHTSA TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TREATMENT TO MERCEDES BENZ - TO THIS DAY, I AM DRIVING IN THE HEAT A SPORADICALLY WORKING BLOWER MOTOR THAT I HAVE TO SUFFER WITH BECAUSE OF MERCEDES FLAW. IF A PURELY AMERICAN COMPANY LIKE FORD HAD DONE SOMETHING LIKE THIS, NHSTA WOULD NOT HAVE ALLOWED SUCH SERIOUS MANUFACTURER VIOLATIONS, BUT WHY THE LENIENT TREATMENT FOR MERCEDES-BENZ? RIGHT NOW, IN ADDITION TO THE FAULTY BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, I AM SUFFERING WITH A DEFECTIVE AND NON-WORKING AND NON-ILLUMINATING INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ALSO WHICH WAS RIGHTLY ADDRESSED BY NHTSA IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 BUT BECAUSE MERCEDES BENZ MISREPORTS THE NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED SO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO FIX MANY OF THEIR DEFECTS, I AM STUCK IN SERIOUS DANGER. PLEASE HELP! *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J2YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in NEW ALBANY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-614-799-4666 . DEALER'S CITY: DUBLIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43017 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10161680

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BACKLIGHTING THE SPEEDOMETER BURNED OUT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS A RECALL #06V028000 CONCERNING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PART WAS ALSO OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED AT COST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK UPDATED 7/21/2006 - *NM.Mileage was 55710 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J9YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PROFORMANCE LEASING .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Structure Body

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Structure Body Report #10164432

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500 IS RUSTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE PAINT. THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES WHERE THE CAR IS RUSTING. MERCEDES, AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL, PRETENDS THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, AT THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL, THEY OPENLY ADMIT TO THIS PROBLEM AND TELL ME THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND MERCEDES HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOUGHT THEIR 100,000 FLAGSHIP LUXURY SEDAN. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20040915. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10166602

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . I OWN A YEAR 2000 MERCEDES S. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS DEVELOPED INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (NUMBER: 06V028000). THE DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE A REPLACEMENT UNDER THE RECALL AND MERCEDES USA DENIES THAT THERE IS A RECALL. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO HAVE THE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. THANK YOU. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71350 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J8YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in WYCKOFF, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BENZEL BUSCH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201 567 1400 . DEALER'S CITY: ENGLEWOOD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07631 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10167602

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT. THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND INDICATORS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 06V028000 BUT THE CLAIM WAS DENIED FOR REIMBURSEMENT. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 46012 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J4YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LOS ALTOS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000615. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RASMUSSEN MERCEDES OF WILSONVILLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8005052091 . DEALER'S CITY: WILSONVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97070 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10168265

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE ON 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500 S DEFECTIVE CAUSING GAUGE LIGHTS TO DIM AND GO OFF - VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT SPEEDOMETER OR GAUGES ILLUMINATED!! WHEN DRIVING, LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY DIM AND GO OFF. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J6YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20060131. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Suspension Report #10178648

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 S500 THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING. I HAD THE AIRMATIC SENSOR REPLACE 6 MONTHS AGO. THEN A AIR KIT WAS INSTALLED A MONTH LATER, AND NOW THE COMPRESSOR HAS BURNT OUT. RESULTING IN THE CAR COMPLETELY COLLAPSING. THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE AND WAS TOWED TO THE MB DEALER. THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACE, BUT THE COMPRESSOR RUNS AFTER CAR IS OFF AND IS VERY LOUD. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J3YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in HAMILTON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Suspension Report #10202102

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . MY CAR SUSPENSION DROPPED SUDDELNY WHILE DRIVING, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROLL THE CAR GOT A MESSAGE ON MY DASH BOARD THAT THE ARMATIC SYSTEM FAILED. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J6YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in JERSEY CITY, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20001214. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERRCEDES BENZ MANHATTAN . DEALER'S CITY: NEW YORK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Suspension Report #10203139

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS FAILED AND DROP THE FRONT BENDER ALMOST TOUCHING THE TIRE WHICH DISABLE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN MY 2 YEARS. LAST TIME THE FENDER HAD TOUCHED THE TIRE. *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MB FREMONT . DEALER'S CITY: FREMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System Instrument Panel

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10257529

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S-500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLICKERING OFF AND ON ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THEN WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2009 WHILE RETURNING FROM A SUPER BOWL PARTY. I HAD TO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 90 MILES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO HELP FROM MY INDICATION AND SAFETY SYSTEM ON A $80,000 VEHICLE. AFTER DAYS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO AND COUNTLESS HOURS OF SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I DECIDED TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO RESET TO CARS COMPUTER. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO DO APPROX TWICE A YEAR WHEN MY RADIO, CD, NAVIGATION AND PHONE GOES OUT. THAT DID THE TRICK FOR NOW. I CALLED MY LOCAL MB DEALER IN GERMANTOWN, MD AFTER READING SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN SO THAT THEY COULD HOOK IT UP TO A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER AT $195.00 PER HOUR. AFTER READING THE COMMENTS HERE AND KNOWING THAT MB HAS THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND HAS FIXED APPROX 7 CARS. I OWN 2 MB A 98 C-CLASS AND A 2000 S-500 AND LOVE BOTH OF MY CARS BUT I WILL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, EVER BUY ANOTHER MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLE. I WILL STICK HONDA OR ACURA FROM NOW OWN. EVERY TIME I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO MB FOR SERVICE, I HAVE BEEN SCREWED OVER. NOW HAVE A VIBRATION WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTING THROUGH LOWER GEARS. MB SAYS IT IS A BEARING IN MY DRIVE SHAFT AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT MY LOCAL MECHANIC AT ANOTHER SERVICE STATION SAYS IT'S A BEARING IN MY DRIVE SHAFT THAT CONNECTS TO MY TRANSMISSION AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. I ALSO PAID OVER $2000.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING GEAR SHIFT AND TOW. THIS IS A TERRIBLE WAY TO TREAT LOYAL MB CUSTOMERS. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE NEW S-500 BECAUSE I LOVE THE STYLING AND FEATURES BUT JUST CAN'T TAKE THE CHANCE WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS AND THE MOST DISHONEST SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN THE CAR INDUSTRY. I WILL ENCOURAGE ALL OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO NEVER BUY ANOTHER MB UNTIL ME START TREATING THEIR CUSTOMERS LIKE THEY WANT THEM TO COME BACK. "A ¿!@#$% US MARINE" *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87878 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J0YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10266600

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE A 2000 S500 MERCEDES. THE PROBLEM IS THE CLUSTER PANEL IT WENT OUT I WENT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT ONLY THE ONES ON THE LIST FOR THE RECALL ARE GETTING DONE. I WORK GRAVEYARD SO I DRIVE AT NIGHT. I CAN'T SEE THE SPEEDOMETER. THE RECALL IS FOR 2000 S500? IF MY MERCEDES IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IT SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR.Mileage was 151000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J0YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MODESTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10285620

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . THE INSTRUMENTS PANEL LIGHTING FLASHES AND GOES DARK AND YOU CANNOT READ THE DIALS ON THE DASH BOARD. THERE IS A BULLETIN ISSUED BY YOU RECALL 06V028000 BUT MERCEDES BENZ HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM CLAIMING THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT FALL IN THEIR RECALL WHATEVER THAT MEANS. *TR.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J0YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System Instrument Panel

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10331932

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . BACKGROUND ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED (2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500, MODEL # 220.175, VIN# [XXX]). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J0YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in LAFAYETTE HILL, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Power Train Report #10344761

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WE WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 65 MPH WHEN EITHER THE TRANSMISSION OR DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT. WE'RE NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED MECHANICALLY BECAUSE WE HAVEN'T TAKEN THE CAR TO THE SHOP YET. BUT WHATEVER IT WAS, IT WAS DEFINITELY CATASTROPHIC. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AFTER THE CAR BROKE. BUT FOR SOME REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE INSTANT THAT THE CAR BROKE DOWN! THE AIRBAGS IN TURN INJURED THE PASSENGERS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE SEATBELTS ALSO TIGHTENED AND INJURED A 12 YEAR OLD MALE PASSENGER SITTING ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT. *TR.3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 135626 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J22A. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MINDEN, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Air Bags Side/window

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Air Bags Side/window Report #10344761

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WE WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 65 MPH WHEN EITHER THE TRANSMISSION OR DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT. WE'RE NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED MECHANICALLY BECAUSE WE HAVEN'T TAKEN THE CAR TO THE SHOP YET. BUT WHATEVER IT WAS, IT WAS DEFINITELY CATASTROPHIC. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AFTER THE CAR BROKE. BUT FOR SOME REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE INSTANT THAT THE CAR BROKE DOWN! THE AIRBAGS IN TURN INJURED THE PASSENGERS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE SEATBELTS ALSO TIGHTENED AND INJURED A 12 YEAR OLD MALE PASSENGER SITTING ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT. *TR.3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 135626 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J22A. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MINDEN, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10352845

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500S. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 60-65, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE STALLED WHICH RESULTED TO TEN PERCENT BRAKING POWER AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A SAFE LOCATION WITH CAUTION AND HE WAS FORCED TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS ALSO REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ENGINE SENSOR. THE CONTACT STATED ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE ENGINE PULSATED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD SIGNIFICANT CONCERN PERTAINING TO THE SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. .Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10353064

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500S. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES FORCEFULLY. SUDDENLY, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE RECALL MANUFACTURER REPORT DATE WAS FEBRUARY 1, 2006. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED THAT THE RECALL EXPIRED SEPTEMBER OF 2009, AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW OF THE EARLY EXPIRATION OF THE SAFETY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Mileage was 85000 miles. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10428458

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ 500S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND WOULD NOT DISPLAY THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, FUEL GAUGE AND OTHER COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 52,000. .Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J6YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Interior Lighting Report #10440519

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . REQUEST TO RE-OPEN "PE 05-062" INVESTIGATION & ORDER AN EXPANSION OF THE RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON ALL MODELS AFFECTED. ON OR ABOUT 8/17/2010, I FIRST NOTICED THE FLICKERING OF THE CLUSTER PANEL (CP) , WHICH WOULD COME AND OFF; I THEN CONTACTED A MB DEALER IN MY AREA AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM/DEFECT AND THE DEALER IN TURN CONTACTED MB TO REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CP. THE DEALER WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL BUT RATHER, SUBJECT TO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; I THEN CONTACTED MB AND DEMANDED PROOF AS TO THE RATIONALE FOR RECALLING VERY FEW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS KNOWN PROBLEM AND DEMANDED DOCUMENTATION AS REGARDS THE MANUFACTURERS OF THIS PRODUCT(CP). THE COUNSEL FOR MB, MR. ZEPF RESPONDED ON 9/24/2010 WITH A CONVOLUTED EXPLANATION AND AT THE SAME REFUSING TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE REQUESTED INFORMATION. ON 12/04/2011, I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR LIGHTS(BRAKE, ETC) WERE NOT COMING ON, I HAVE SINCE STOPPED USING MY VEHICLE. MB HAS INTENTIONALLY LIMITED THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES RECALLED AND DESPITE THE INABILITY OF MB TO EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP OF THREE(3) ODI COMPLAINTS THAT WERE PRODUCED BEFORE THE DATES OF PRODUCTION OF VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE THREE FAILURE MODES IDENTIFIED BY MB.[A. MOTAMEMEDAMIN 2/8/06] ALSO, PLEASE VISIT BENZWORLD.ORG - MB DISCUSSION FORUM FOR ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE. MB HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF TITLE 49 C.F.R. § 573.6(C)(2) "IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT POTENTIALLY CONTAINING THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION OF THE RECALL POPULATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BE RECALLED DIFFER FROM SIMILAR VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL"; SAME CP, PROBLEM ON ALL VEHICLES. UPDATED 01/06/12 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 01/06/12 UPDATED IVOQ 01/10/12 *TR.Mileage was 69565 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10440519

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . REQUEST TO RE-OPEN "PE 05-062" INVESTIGATION & ORDER AN EXPANSION OF THE RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON ALL MODELS AFFECTED. ON OR ABOUT 8/17/2010, I FIRST NOTICED THE FLICKERING OF THE CLUSTER PANEL (CP) , WHICH WOULD COME AND OFF; I THEN CONTACTED A MB DEALER IN MY AREA AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM/DEFECT AND THE DEALER IN TURN CONTACTED MB TO REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CP. THE DEALER WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL BUT RATHER, SUBJECT TO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; I THEN CONTACTED MB AND DEMANDED PROOF AS TO THE RATIONALE FOR RECALLING VERY FEW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS KNOWN PROBLEM AND DEMANDED DOCUMENTATION AS REGARDS THE MANUFACTURERS OF THIS PRODUCT(CP). THE COUNSEL FOR MB, MR. ZEPF RESPONDED ON 9/24/2010 WITH A CONVOLUTED EXPLANATION AND AT THE SAME REFUSING TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE REQUESTED INFORMATION. ON 12/04/2011, I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR LIGHTS(BRAKE, ETC) WERE NOT COMING ON, I HAVE SINCE STOPPED USING MY VEHICLE. MB HAS INTENTIONALLY LIMITED THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES RECALLED AND DESPITE THE INABILITY OF MB TO EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP OF THREE(3) ODI COMPLAINTS THAT WERE PRODUCED BEFORE THE DATES OF PRODUCTION OF VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE THREE FAILURE MODES IDENTIFIED BY MB.[A. MOTAMEMEDAMIN 2/8/06] ALSO, PLEASE VISIT BENZWORLD.ORG - MB DISCUSSION FORUM FOR ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE. MB HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF TITLE 49 C.F.R. § 573.6(C)(2) "IDENTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT POTENTIALLY CONTAINING THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION OF THE RECALL POPULATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BE RECALLED DIFFER FROM SIMILAR VEHICLES OR ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL"; SAME CP, PROBLEM ON ALL VEHICLES. UPDATED 01/06/12 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 01/06/12 UPDATED IVOQ 01/10/12 *TR.Mileage was 69565 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Electrical System Report #10569119

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062. MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF IN MAY 2013. THEN, JANUARY 2014, THE CLUSTER WENT DARK FOREVER. YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY; THE CAR IS 14 YEARS OLD, IN PERFECT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGED, W/ ONLY 45,000 MILES, AND THE CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED! QUITE SHOCKING THAT SUCH AN IMPORTANT DATA CENTER WOULD FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS PRICEY $90K CAR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROLS THE INTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR LIGHTS, STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS, LOCKS, TRUNK; THERE IS TOO MUCH TO LIST THAT NOW DOESN'T WORK. NOTE: THE TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN UNLESS YOU USE THE STICK KEY AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND AWKWARD. BEWARE: IF YOU'RE IN A DARK PARKING LOT AT NIGHT AND WANT TO PUT SOMETHING IN YOUR TRUNK, FORGET IT, AS YOU HAVE NO LIGHTS AND IT TAKES SO LONG TO OPEN THE TRUNK THAT YOU'LL PROBABLY GET MUGGED IN THE MEANTIME, PLUS, THERE'S PROBABLY A MUGGER IN YOUR CAR TOO AS YOU CAN'T LOCK THE CAR AND THE ALARM DOESN'T WORK; ONLY THE TRUNK LOCKS, PERMANENTLY. ALSO, SINCE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS COMPLETELY DARK, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE, HOW FAST YOU'RE GOING, ENGINE LIGHT TROUBLE, OVERHEATING, BRAKE PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE ISSUES, ETC. MY VIN NUMBER IS EXCLUDED FROM BEING CORRECTED BY MBUSA. MY CAR WAS IN THE EARLY DATES OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE 2000 S500. THIS IS VERY EXCLUSIONARY GIVEN MY CAR IS THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR PLUS THE PART IS THE SAME AS THOSE S500'S INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; WHY? I AM IMPLORING NHTSA WIDEN THE RECALL RANGE TO BE FAIR TO ALL OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR WHERE SOME ARE BEING RECALLED AND SOME ARE NOT. THIS MERCEDES BENZ USA "VIN DISCRIMINATION" IS UNFAIR & UNETHICAL, I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST AND IMPLORE YOU TO PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062 AND WIDEN THE RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in KENMORE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Vehicle Speed Control

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10569119

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062. MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF IN MAY 2013. THEN, JANUARY 2014, THE CLUSTER WENT DARK FOREVER. YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY; THE CAR IS 14 YEARS OLD, IN PERFECT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGED, W/ ONLY 45,000 MILES, AND THE CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED! QUITE SHOCKING THAT SUCH AN IMPORTANT DATA CENTER WOULD FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS PRICEY $90K CAR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROLS THE INTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR LIGHTS, STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS, LOCKS, TRUNK; THERE IS TOO MUCH TO LIST THAT NOW DOESN'T WORK. NOTE: THE TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN UNLESS YOU USE THE STICK KEY AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND AWKWARD. BEWARE: IF YOU'RE IN A DARK PARKING LOT AT NIGHT AND WANT TO PUT SOMETHING IN YOUR TRUNK, FORGET IT, AS YOU HAVE NO LIGHTS AND IT TAKES SO LONG TO OPEN THE TRUNK THAT YOU'LL PROBABLY GET MUGGED IN THE MEANTIME, PLUS, THERE'S PROBABLY A MUGGER IN YOUR CAR TOO AS YOU CAN'T LOCK THE CAR AND THE ALARM DOESN'T WORK; ONLY THE TRUNK LOCKS, PERMANENTLY. ALSO, SINCE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS COMPLETELY DARK, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE, HOW FAST YOU'RE GOING, ENGINE LIGHT TROUBLE, OVERHEATING, BRAKE PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE ISSUES, ETC. MY VIN NUMBER IS EXCLUDED FROM BEING CORRECTED BY MBUSA. MY CAR WAS IN THE EARLY DATES OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE 2000 S500. THIS IS VERY EXCLUSIONARY GIVEN MY CAR IS THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR PLUS THE PART IS THE SAME AS THOSE S500'S INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; WHY? I AM IMPLORING NHTSA WIDEN THE RECALL RANGE TO BE FAIR TO ALL OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR WHERE SOME ARE BEING RECALLED AND SOME ARE NOT. THIS MERCEDES BENZ USA "VIN DISCRIMINATION" IS UNFAIR & UNETHICAL, I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST AND IMPLORE YOU TO PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062 AND WIDEN THE RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in KENMORE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

MERCEDES BENZ 500S Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 Exterior Lighting Report #10569119

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062. MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF IN MAY 2013. THEN, JANUARY 2014, THE CLUSTER WENT DARK FOREVER. YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY; THE CAR IS 14 YEARS OLD, IN PERFECT SHAPE, ALWAYS GARAGED, W/ ONLY 45,000 MILES, AND THE CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED! QUITE SHOCKING THAT SUCH AN IMPORTANT DATA CENTER WOULD FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE ON THIS PRICEY $90K CAR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROLS THE INTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR LIGHTS, STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS, LOCKS, TRUNK; THERE IS TOO MUCH TO LIST THAT NOW DOESN'T WORK. NOTE: THE TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN UNLESS YOU USE THE STICK KEY AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND AWKWARD. BEWARE: IF YOU'RE IN A DARK PARKING LOT AT NIGHT AND WANT TO PUT SOMETHING IN YOUR TRUNK, FORGET IT, AS YOU HAVE NO LIGHTS AND IT TAKES SO LONG TO OPEN THE TRUNK THAT YOU'LL PROBABLY GET MUGGED IN THE MEANTIME, PLUS, THERE'S PROBABLY A MUGGER IN YOUR CAR TOO AS YOU CAN'T LOCK THE CAR AND THE ALARM DOESN'T WORK; ONLY THE TRUNK LOCKS, PERMANENTLY. ALSO, SINCE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS COMPLETELY DARK, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE, HOW FAST YOU'RE GOING, ENGINE LIGHT TROUBLE, OVERHEATING, BRAKE PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE ISSUES, ETC. MY VIN NUMBER IS EXCLUDED FROM BEING CORRECTED BY MBUSA. MY CAR WAS IN THE EARLY DATES OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE 2000 S500. THIS IS VERY EXCLUSIONARY GIVEN MY CAR IS THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR PLUS THE PART IS THE SAME AS THOSE S500'S INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; WHY? I AM IMPLORING NHTSA WIDEN THE RECALL RANGE TO BE FAIR TO ALL OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR WHERE SOME ARE BEING RECALLED AND SOME ARE NOT. THIS MERCEDES BENZ USA "VIN DISCRIMINATION" IS UNFAIR & UNETHICAL, I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST AND IMPLORE YOU TO PLEASE RE-OPEN INVESTIGATION #PE05-062 AND WIDEN THE RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBNG75J5YA. Mercedes Benz 500s 2000 problem was reported in KENMORE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

Share, Email, Print

	Excellent
	Good
	OK
	Bad
	Terrible

View Results

	Great, love it!
	Yes, a very good ride
	It is OK...
	No, Don't like it
	Definitely Not, Terrible

View Results

No comments have been provided.

MERCEDES BENZ 500S 2000