1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	2
Air Bags	2
Steering	1
Visibility	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2000-07-06, Air Bags
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. YH

2000-03-22, Equipment
A/C VENT IN REAR LEAKS. YH

2000-02-03, Tires
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. SPARE TIRE IN THE TRUNK APPEARED BENT AS IF VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

1999-10-04, Air Bags
PASSENGER AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. NO ACCIDENT OR OTHER EVENT CAUSED DEPLOYMENT; ENGINE WAS OFF, VEHICLE NOT MOVING, VEHICLE NOT STRUCK.

1999-08-23, Unknown Or Other
CLOCK FAILED. *YC

1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Air Bags (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.