Mercedes Benz 500 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz 500 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical42
- Engine8
- Visibility7
- Fuel system7
- Suspension6
- Transmission5
- Seat belts5
- Brakes5
- Tires3
- Body3
- Airbags3
- Steering2
Mercedes Benz 500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 75 | 11 | Fuel system | 24,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 9 | Suspension | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | - | 7 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 8 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 6 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 8 | Electrical | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1994 | - | 6 | Electrical | 140,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | - | 22 | Electrical | 100,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1992 | - | 15 | Electrical | 100,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1990 | - | 1 | Steering | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 500
What years of the Mercedes Benz 500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 500?
Electrical, with 42 complaints across all years, followed by engine (8) and visibility (7).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 500 have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 2003. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.
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