MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mercedes Benz 500

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1996 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:42:10.549Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 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: 22 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1996: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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1996 MERCEDES BENZ S500. CONSUMER STATES TEMPERATURE/ CLIMATE CONTROL MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20110525

WINDOW BUTTON FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971106

POWER TRAIN

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

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WHINING NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971003

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971106

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR SHAKES AND THEN EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN, DUE TO A HARNESS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120503

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EQUIPMENT

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Mercedes Benz 500?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mercedes Benz 500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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