MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz S500

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2005 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:01.705Z

Only 11 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 11 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 S500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 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: 12 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
2005: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200612
20072

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

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ELECTRONIC DASH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLACK AND THE SPEEDOMETER COULD NOT BE SEEN AND ALL OTHER DRIVER INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING GAUGES WERE ALSO NOT VISIBLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190128

TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PEMBROKE, PINES FLORIDA I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER LAST MO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA FOR THEM TO CHANGE THE OIL AND FILTER IN TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 11 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT. IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071009

Also filed under INTERIOR LIGHTING

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 11 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Mercedes Benz S500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 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.