1985 Mercedes-Benz 500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 1997. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 vs. every other 500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
What 500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, NO IMPACT INVOLVED * *AK
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