There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 98,307 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · at 85,000 miles · reported Mar 6, 2019
While driving on the highway the instrument panel went black we were unable to see our speed mileage gas gauge odometer . It went off and on for a period of time . Until it was to dangerous to continue to drive.
Electrical System · at 99,000 miles · reported Jan 28, 2019
Electronic dash instrument cluster went black and the speedometer could not be seen and all other driver information on the remaining gauges were also not visible. The door locks would not operate ,the trunk would not open and the seant would not move in any direction. I was driving the 118 freeway in ca . I was doing 65 MPH when the incident occured. I had to get off the freeway and drive home on surface streets. Way too dangerous to continue on the freeway. The car has approximately 99000 miles and had no other problems.
Electrical System · at 182,000 miles · reported Dec 4, 2016
While driving at approximately 45 MPH my instrument panel went black. I could not determine my speed, time of day fuel usage, miles traveled, or signal lights. I did not buy the vehicle from a mercedes dealer. I called a dealer about a recall. He stated that there was a recall but it had expired. I understand a recall expiring, but it seems that mercedes benz would support their product no matter when the defect occurred. It is a safety issue that could have caused running out of fuel without being able to detect it and no way of being aware of the speed of the vehicle. The signal lights don't…
Electrical System · at 135,000 miles · reported Sep 22, 2015
Blower motor stopped working and remained intermittent through july 2015. Mercedez benz of st. Louis replaced blower motor and regulator/controller. Within days of getting car back the blower continued to be intermittent. It would work for days or weeks and then stop for 1-3 days. I took it back to the dealer when it was not working and they thought it might be the switches in the dash. Still unresolved. In addition the wipers would stop working, the radio would stop working and the passenger seat airbag sensor was intermittent.
Electrical System · at 52,000 miles · reported Jun 17, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz s500. While driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by exterior lighting (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 98,307 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.