1998 Mercedes Benz 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 500. That ranks 7th out of 7 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mercedes Benz 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Ashtray failed. *yc
Gas tank failed. Yh
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.