1996 Mercedes Benz 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500. That ranks 6th out of 7 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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. *jb
While driving at 60 mph and withiout prior warning the driveshaft fell out from transmission. *ak
Window button failed.
Automatic door locks failed.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500?
Owners most often report power train, visibility, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.