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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000222%
1996233%
199314%

Other parts of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology