MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercedes Benz 500

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1992 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:42:10.861Z

Only 15 complaints 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 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 2003
1992: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199322
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

13 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

DEATH
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FAULTY WIRING IN THE ENGINE BAY. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS DISENTIGRATING FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN AGE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE IS STARTING TO EXIBIT STALLING ISSUES AND ROUGH RUNNING, ALSO FAULT CODES ARE PRODUCED ON THE CAR COMPUTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021226

UPPER ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FAILURE - ERRATIC IDLE, POWER LOSS, RF NOISE EXCESSIVE, INCONSISTENT ECU FAULT CODES. REPLACED HARNESS AND ALL DEFECTS NO LONGER OCCURRED. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050930

CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, DROVE HOME AT VERY REDUCED SPEED. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS, A COMMON DEFECT ON THIS MODEL CAR 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 500E. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050913

EQUIPMENT

2 of 15 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

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AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990223

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970325

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

SEATS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19961115 — visibility

IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 96V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V175000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mercedes Benz 500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes Benz 500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.