Mercedes-Benz 500Model year report

2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 Problems

Complaints: 9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 85,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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.

Example complaints

Suspension: “While driving 40-45 MPH suspension/automatic stability control light came on, vehicle became lower to the ground. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that air suspension system needed to be replaced. 9-25-07 phone converstaion: was run off the road into a ditch. Air suspension worked fine before, after crash light was on and vehicle had to be towed. [smch]”

NHTSA complaint #10101389, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles

Brakes: “The bas and esp systems have been issuing visual warnings for months, car has been in many times to review problem with no successful repairs. On 8/29/01 I applied the brakes about 1/2 inch, in preparation of stopping form a 5mph role in a parking lot and the brakes went to the floor, the car stopped instantly and the car behind me ran in to my car causing minor damage.”

NHTSA complaint #751350, filed 2001-08

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s 500. The contact stated that the key was able to be inserted in the ignition but could not be turned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 120,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10453566, filed 2012-03, 120,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving the vehicle between 55-65 MPH, the vehicle goes into a violent vibration, that could cause driver to lose control of the vehicle. Vehicle was brought to the dealership. The rear brake drum assembly is reaching extreme temperature., causing metal parts to crystalize and the rubber to burn. The whole rear axle breaking system has been replaced by dealership. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #852477, filed 1999-11

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2000 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.