CarRecordBook

1990–2003 · 11 model years

Mercedes-Benz 500 recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 94 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199323 complaints
Most recalls19902 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported53 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301990: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 15 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 23 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 11 complaints, 0 recalls199019921994199619992003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 500——0111000
2000 500——092010
1999 500——070000
1997 500——080010
1996 500——060000
1995 500——082011
1994 500——160000
1993 500——1230111
1992 500——1150101
1991 500——100000
1990 500——210010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system45
  • Equipment7
  • Visibility7
  • Engine and engine cooling6
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6
  • Suspension6
  • Power train5
  • Seat belts5