False deployment of passenger side air bag exploded spontaneously while the vehicle is parked causing injury to the driver. Yh
The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz 500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 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 1997 Mercedes Benz 500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was purchased used. Spare tire in the trunk appeared bent as if vehicle had been in an accident. Dealer has been contacted.
Passenger airbag spontaneously deployed while vehicle was parked. No accident or other event caused deployment; engine was off, vehicle not moving, vehicle not struck.
Repeated time engine won't start no power fourth time @ dealership same problem.
A/c vent in rear leaks. Yh
Clock failed.
Air conditioner evaporator failed.
The steering fluid drained completely out.
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Questions about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 500
Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz 500 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 500, fewer than a typical 500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 500?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz 500 have?
No recalls on record.
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