2001 Mercedes Benz S500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500. That ranks 2nd out of 13 S500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (21 complaints, 62%), typically at around 124,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz S500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 62% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 26% | 120,225 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 18% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 18% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 15% | 106,340 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 173,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 84,633 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 234,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Instrument cluster failure (PE05062) — opened Nov 10, 2005, closed Feb 8, 2006, led to recall 06V028000.
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 driving my car makes noises like i'm pulling a trailer and i'm not.. In july my right shock went out so i repaired it.. Then prior to that the alternator was detected so i repaired that and just last week my instrument cluster went out. My suspension is really messed up and i can't shift at all
We purchased our 2001 mercedes s-500 used. Everything ran fine. After running it through an auto carwash with a under body spray, the electrical system went haywire. I noticed that the front passenger floor was soaked. Electrical malfunctions included non functioning locks, windows, air, all lights…
Instrumental cluster light not working
Takata recall. I was riding my vehicle when all of a sudden the instrument cluster went haywire. I thought it was battery but it wasn't the cause it drained 4 batteries i had on warranty and 1 i had to purchase. I found out the instrument cluster drains the battery and loss of power. I reached to a…
Mbusa partially covered ($2400) cost for $5800 total repair to remove rust in 2011 but rust has returned to both rear quarter panels and doors. Documentation that paint was not prepped properly for all 2001 s500 models, however, not covered for cost to repair, reimburse for costs incurred or…
Other Mercedes Benz S500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 S500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 S500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 S500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 S500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 S500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 S500 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 S500 | 55 | 0 |
| 1999 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz S500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S500 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.