2005 Mercedes Benz S500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S500 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz S500. That ranks 6th out of 13 S500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 99,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 7 | 64% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 27% | 98,307 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 29,296 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 3,592 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 3,592 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the highway the instrument panel went black we were unable to see our speed mileage gas gauge odometer . It went off and on for a period of time . Until it was to dangerous to continue to drive.
Electronic dash instrument cluster went black and the speedometer could not be seen and all other driver information on the remaining gauges were also not visible. The door locks would not operate ,the trunk would not open and the seant would not move in any direction. I was driving the 118 freeway…
While driving at approximately 45 mph my instrument panel went black. I could not determine my speed, time of day fuel usage, miles traveled, or signal lights. I did not buy the vehicle from a mercedes dealer. I called a dealer about a recall. He stated that there was a recall but it had expired. I…
Blower motor stopped working and remained intermittent through july 2015. Mercedez benz of st. Louis replaced blower motor and regulator/controller. Within days of getting car back the blower continued to be intermittent. It would work for days or weeks and then stop for 1-3 days. I took it back to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz s500. While driving 35 mph, the instrument panel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
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 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 S500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 S500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 S500 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 S500 | 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 2005 Mercedes Benz S500?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz S500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.