1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility (2) and electronic stability control (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “1996 mercedes benz s500. Consumer states temperature/ climate control mechanism malfunctioned the consumer also stated there was a mechanical issue with the passenger side window.”
NHTSA complaint #10403090, filed 2011-05Electronic stability control: “When it rains the car shakes and then eventually the engine would just shut down, due to a harness problem. Due to the same problem the speed of the car it starts to slows down before the engine dies out and when I try to close or open the window it would do it slowly, not at normal speed. Also another problem, there's a misfire in the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10457368, filed 2012-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 21,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 48,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | 101,116 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 23 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 15 | 99,500 | 1 | — | 11 | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility with 2.
Has the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.