MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz S500

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2000 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:03:14.534Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz S500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
2000: 55 complaints
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YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200612
20072

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58%

58% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

FIRE INJURY
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I WAS GETTING STUFF FROM THE TRUNK. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT WAS FULL OF SMOKE. WHEN I INSPECTED THE SORCE OF THE FIRE IT WAA THE BLOWER RESISTOR. THE WIRING TO THE BLOWER WAS BURNT AT THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200905

WHILE IN TRUNK OF VEHICLE BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUR WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121010

INTERIOR LIGHTING 22%

22% of complaints: interior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500 (N/A). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120720

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air suspension system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S500L. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY KNOCKED WHILE PARKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180201

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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IN REFERENCE TO CAMPAIGN 06V028000 WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR EXCLUSION OF SOME CARS OF THE SAME YEAR VS OTHERS?

NHTSA ODI report, 20180312

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE CAR WAS BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY IN REVERSE AT 5MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020424

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20051110 — PE (closed 20060208)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for interior lighting issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mercedes Benz S500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz S500 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.