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.
The worst 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
While driving at 60 MPH and withiout prior warning the driveshaft fell out from transmission.
Window button failed.
Automatic door locks failed.
Whining noise from transmission.
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Questions about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500
Is the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500, fewer than a typical 500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is visibility (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 have?
No recalls on record.
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