1992 Mercedes Benz 500
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 |
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.
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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, 2002-12-26
Upper engine wire harness failure - erratic idle, power loss, rf noise excessive, inconsistent ECU fault codes. Replaced harness and all defects no longer occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-30
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-13
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, 1999-02-23
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Engine compartment fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Visibility
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Seats
1 of 15 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1996-11-15Visibility96V175000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V175000 · Visibility
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.