1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls

Most common 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	13
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Equipment	2
Seats	2
Visibility	1

What owners report

2008-11-30, Electrical System
MAIN ENGINE/FUEL INJECTION ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS, HAS CRACKED INSULATION THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND IS DISINTEGRATING CAUSING WIRES TO RUB TOGETHER AND BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE RISK OF CAUSING DANGEROUS ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE FIRE INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I'VE DISCOVERED FROM DLR HARDNESS INSULATION IS MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL RESULTING IN EARLY DETERIORATION. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE IS STARTING TO EXHIBIT STALLING ISSUES, ROUGH RUNNING, AND INCORRECT FAULT CODES ARE PRODUCED ON THE CAR COMPUTER. *TR

2008-08-28, Electrical System
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS DISENTIGRATING. *TR

2008-07-05, Electrical System
ENGINE CUTTING OUT . ALL WIRES IN THE ENGINE HARNESS AND ELECTRIC CABLE CRACKED AND EXPOSED. *TR

2007-12-22, Electrical System
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PN 124-543-95-26; WIRING INSULATION COMPLETELY ERODES OVER TIME WITH NORMAL USE, RESULTING IN NUMEROUS SHORT CIRCUITS. *TR

2007-02-09, Electrical System
WIRE INSULATION ON MY ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS DISINTEGRATED EXPOSING THE INTERNAL WIRING COMPLETELY, ESPECIALLY IN BENT AREAS. THIS IS A RESULT OF NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. AS THIS HAPPENS THE ENGINE RUNS WORSE, PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED INCLUDE SURGING IN IDLE, STUMBLING OF ENGINE UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION AND STALLING OR RUNNING ENGINE. THE ONLY COURSE OF ACTION IS TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS WITH A "NEWLY" PURCHASED HARNESS FROM MERCEDES BENZ. THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THAT IDEA IS I WILL BE PURCHASING A WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURED DURING ROUGHLY THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN PRODUCTION THAT USES THE SAME DEFECTIVE, ADVANCED DEGRADING WIRING. *JB

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 questions

Does the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500: Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.