MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz 500

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1997 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:40.396Z

Only 8 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 8 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, 1997 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 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1997: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 8 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

AIR BAGS

2 of 8 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

INJURY
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FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20000706

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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THE STEERING FLUID DRAINED COMPLETELY OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970717

Also filed under STEERING

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.

STEERING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing power steering fluid.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Mercedes Benz 500?

The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 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.