MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz S500

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2000 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:29.400Z

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
55
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

58% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 55 complaints 2000 55 2001: 34 complaints 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 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 55 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 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 55 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

2000: 55 complaints

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

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

58% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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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, 2020-09-05

While in trunk of vehicle battery exploded withour warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

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, 2012-10-10

Interior lighting

22% · 12 reports
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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, 2012-07-20

Suspension

15% · 8 reports

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, 2018-02-01

Exterior lighting

11% · 6 reports
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, 2018-03-12

Vehicle speed control

9% · 5 reports
CRASH
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The car was being taken out of the drive way in reverse at 5MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-02-08 Instrument cluster failure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.