MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mercedes Benz S500

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1993 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:26.217Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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

1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

1993: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200613
20072

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle stalled to dead three time, one on an intersection. Symptons started with rough idle, misfiring and stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-09

When the engine is running at idle, the engine will miss in a random manner until there is a loud pop from the radio speaker, the battery light comes on, and the engine stops.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Mercedes Benz S500 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 S500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercedes Benz S500 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.