1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500.

Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Visibility	2
Structure	1
Equipment	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1

What owners report

2012-05-03, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 ANOTHER PROBLEM, THERE'S A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE. *TR

2011-05-25, Visibility
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

1999-08-13, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHIOUT PRIOR WARNING THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT FROM TRANSMISSION. *AK

1997-11-06, Visibility
WINDOW BUTTON FAILED.

1997-11-06, Structure
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 questions

Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Visibility (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.