1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 100%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 500, 100% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the road while my car (1994 mercedes s500)started to smoke a great deal. When I was able to pull off I was stranded for 6 hours until I could get a tow truck. After spending $2000.00 dollars to get fixed it was brought to my attention that the problem that caused all of this to happen was an engine wiring harness and I would need another. I was able to drive from shop but car cut off in traffic. I immediately took it home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230080, filed 2008-06, 186,000 miles“Complaint regarding international fraud and harassment practices involving mercedes benz. The consumer stated the vehicle had just over 31,000 miles on the vehicle, when it started to odometer and electrical computer switch problems. The consumer was told my a mercedes benz mechanic that the odometer problem could not be explained and the electrical computer switch was designed so poorly that the manufacturer stopped making them after only two years.”
NHTSA complaint #10048557, filed 2003-11, 31,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle asr sensor light comes on. As a result the vehicle would stall. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. Dealer wouldn't help.”
NHTSA complaint #10050025, filed 2004-01, 163,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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