2000 Mercedes-Benz S500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2022. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 2 |
| Interior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
89kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 electrical system complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2000 vs. every other S500 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 S500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500, and the recalls they led to.
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURELed to recall 06V-028
What S500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 service…
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. I HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK OR THE SOURCE OF THE…
I WAS GETTING STUFF FROM THE TRUNK. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT WAS FULL OF SMOKE. WHEN I INSPECTED THE SORCE OF THE FIRE IT WAA THE BLOWER RESISTOR. THE WIRING TO THE BLOWER WAS BURNT AT THE CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE EVAPORATOR BOX WAS DAMAGED.
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