MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz 500

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2000 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:19.392Z

Only 9 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 9 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, 2000 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
2000: 9 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199322
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 9 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system and front.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH SUSPENSION/AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE BECAME LOWER TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041119

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT VIBRATION, THAT COULD CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991103

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE INSERTED IN THE IGNITION BUT COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120330

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20051110 — PE (closed 20060208)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mercedes Benz 500?

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

How many recalls does the 2000 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.