There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500, but owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | |
| Interior Lighting | 12 | |
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 4
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 87,878 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Aug 27, 2022
Please help me My 2000 s500L Mercedesâ Benz dashboard have been blinking for 4 months now it has finally completely went out I am complaining on my behalf in my daughter in wife please NHTSA we cannot see anything on our car dashboard our vehicle have been inspected at two independent service dealer theses symptoms appear to have been happening 1 year after purchasing from dealer please NHSTA we need a recall on our dashboard cluster. I cannot attend work until the cluster gets fix itâs so dangerous driving with a broken cause this recall will be a blessing to our family.
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2020
Last night we had tropical storm eta in florida. We had about 10 inches of rain. The temperature was between 70f and 80f. The car was parked on high ground but in the rain. The inside of the car flooded with water under the carpet. I have not determined the source of the leak or the source of the short yet but the car is in my shop. I drilled holes in the floor to drain the water for now. The entire electrical system went crazy. The ABS was malfunctioning, the wipers were turning on and off, the brake lights and other lights were turning on and off on there own, the car stayed running with the…
Electrical System · at 120,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2020
I was getting stuff from the trunk. When I went back to the car it was full of smoke. When I inspected the sorce of the fire it waa the blower resistor. The wiring to the blower was burnt at the connector. The plastic around the evaporator box was damaged.
Electrical System · reported Apr 11, 2018
I just bought my mercedes s500 two weeks ago. It only had one owner, 98,000 miles and good car fax. I was pulling out of my driveway and noticed the dashboard lights were completely dark and all of the gauges were not working!! I cant tell how much gas I have nor how fast I AM driving! I research today and find that there was a recall on this issue that is now expired. How and why does a recall expire??!! This is a major safety issue. I wont be able to drive at night, I have children to transport and I don't want to get into a accident or receive a ticket for driving too fast! Its so unfair…
Exterior Lighting · at 120,000 miles · reported Mar 12, 2018
In reference to campaign 06v028000 what is the basis for exclusion of some cars of the same year vs others? Just because the 7 cars that were part of the orginal complaint fall in the narrowly defined VIN range does not mean other cars of the same model and year do not have the same problem. The defective clusters are the same. I have a 2000 s500 with a failed cluster. I have the same problem with the same part for the same model and year that other cars are being repaired for free, but my car is excluded because its VIN range is statistically not in the same narrow VIN range corresponding to…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (32 reports), followed by interior lighting (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 87,878 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.