1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL problems

Filed Nov 19, 2005 · Electrical · 161,500 miles · AZ

Upon disassembly of the intake system of my car, it was discovered that the wiring harness had completely disintegrated - the insulation used on the wiring had become hard and brittle, causing multiple shorts and preventing it from being re-installed in the vehicle. The entire engine harness had to be replaced to correct the problem. Total cost approximately $1100.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Brakes · 8,913 miles · MA

Problems with master brake cylinder and acceleration skid control.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the brake pedal was low and spongy. A master cylinder had been previously been install may 2003. In addition the ars light would illuminate intermittently which caused the engine to lose power. The engine would immediately restart itself and the tachometer would rise from zero to the correct setting. Sometimes the vehicle would stall completely but when the consumer removed the key and restarted it after several minutes there would be no repeat problem with the asr (acceleration skid control).

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Tires · MI

The consumer experienced 3 tire blow outs.*mr (nar) approx 3 out of 4 tires have failed. Consumer is requesting a reimbursement for the replacement cost. *cb23.505

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Seats · VA · 1 injury

Seat control adjuster engaged spontaneously and moved completely forward while the vehicle (1992 mercedes benz, 500 sl) was travelling at 65 MPH on beltway en route to bwi, pinning my wife against steering wheel, anfd forcing her to drive onto the fast lane shoulder.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Tires · CA

The first tire was replaced within a month of purchase due to a bubble on the side. The tires were then only used for short city trips. When the tires were drive at highway speeds for two hours the thread seperated completely from the sidewalls..( dot number: tire size: 245-45z-17 )