MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mercedes Benz 500

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1996 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:34.526Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 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 1996 6 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 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 1996 6 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 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 6 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-25

Window button failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-06

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, 1997-10-03

Structure

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

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Automatic door locks failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-06

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, 2012-05-03

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.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.