MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mercedes Benz 500

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1993 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:57.373Z

Only 22 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 23 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, 1993 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 1993: 23 complaints 1993 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
1993: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199323
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

17 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110527

WHEN MY 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SEL WARMS TO ITS NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. IT BEGINS TO ACT AS IF IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL. IT CUTS OUT INTENSELY AND THEN DIES OUT COMPLETELY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT ANYWHERE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071129

WIRE HARNESS DEFECT CAUSING SHORT IN SYSTEM SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER CUTTING OTHER DRIVERS OFF JUST TO GET VEHICLE IN A SAFE AND SECURED LOCATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160213

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 23 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

DEATH
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UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A STORE WINDOW, KILLING A BYSTANDER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991103

SEAT BELTS

1 of 23 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 23 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

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THE TRACTION CONTROL HAS PREVENTED THE DRIVER FROM MOVING THE VEHICLE WHEN ANY PORTION OF VEHICLE IS ON ICE/SNOW ON AMAIN HIGHWAY OR IN DRIVEWAY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950425

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

1993 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V175000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mercedes Benz 500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.