Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz 500 complaints by model year
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500:
Instrument cluster failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on seven reports indicating that the instrument clusters in model year (my) 2000-2001 Mercedes-Benz s class vehicles failed in that consumers were unable to read any of the gauges while operating their vehicles at any speed during the day or night.in its 573 report to NHTSA dated February 1, 2006, Mercedes-Benz USA, llc (Mercedes-Benz)states…
What 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 owners say
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]
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 The whole rear axle breaking system has been replaced by dealership.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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500?
The suspension — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the brakes (2) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz 500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 1996. See the full Mercedes-Benz 500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 120,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.