1996 Mercedes Benz 500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints
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- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
When it rains the car shakes and then eventually the engine would just shut down, due to a harness problem. Due to the same problem the speed of the car it starts to slows down before the engine dies out and when I try to close or open the window it would do it slowly, not at normal speed. Also another problem, there's a misfire in the engine. *tr
- Visibility
1996 mercedes benz S500. Consumer states temperature/ climate control mechanism malfunctioned *tgw the consumer also stated there was a mechanical issue with the passenger side window. *Jb
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
While driving at 60 mph and withiout prior warning the driveshaft fell out from transmission. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Window button failed.
- Structure › Body › Door
Automatic door locks failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Whining noise from transmission.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 50933Rear wheel rims wider than front rims - difficulty in rotating tires.
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