MYRModel Year Report

1985 Mercedes Benz 500

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1985 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:20.214Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003

1985: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199322
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

When entering the vehicle turned the ignition on and driver's side airbag deployed without warning, no impact involved *

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-05-22Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-29 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Mercedes Benz 500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercedes Benz 500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Mercedes Benz 500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.