Disintegrated wiring in all the wiring harnesses and is shorting out everything.
The worst 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- NTG5.5
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
- IPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
- Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)
- Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
1996 Mercedes Benz S500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
What 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500
Is the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500, fewer than a typical S500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mercedes Benz S500 have the most electrical problems?
The Mercedes Benz S500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (31 complaints), 2001 (21 complaints) and 2002 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Mercedes Benz S500 range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 19 highway.
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