2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“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“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 The whole rear axle breaking system has been replaced by dealership.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 1999-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 27% |
| 2000 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
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