Mercedes Benz S500 brakes problems
15 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
172 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 141 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
15 of 172 complaints match this topic (8.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11030244 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
ENGINE SMOKING BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE STEERING IS A LITTLE RUFF VEHICLE JERKS. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 158 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11035055 · 2017-10-23 (October 23, 2017)
1999 MERCEDES-BENZ 2500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VARIOUS SAFETY DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS CONCERNING ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL, BRAKES, BODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATED 10/23/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11035055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352845 · 2010-08-30 (August 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500S. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 60-65, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE STALLED WHICH RESULTED TO TEN PERCENT BRAKING POWER AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A SAFE LOCATION WITH CAUTION AND HE WAS FORCED TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS ALSO REPAIRED. THE TECHN…
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353064 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500S. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, AND ENGAGED THE BRAKES FORCEFULLY. SUDDENLY, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE RECALL MANUFACTURER REPORT DATE WAS FEBRUARY 1, 2006. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED THAT THE RECALL EXPIRED SEPTEMBER OF 2009, AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD N…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10440519 · 2011-12-19 (December 19, 2011)
REQUEST TO RE-OPEN "PE 05-062" INVESTIGATION & ORDER AN EXPANSION OF THE RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON ALL MODELS AFFECTED. ON OR ABOUT 8/17/2010, I FIRST NOTICED THE FLICKERING OF THE CLUSTER PANEL (CP) , WHICH WOULD COME AND OFF; I THEN CONTACTED A MB DEALER IN MY AREA AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM/DEFECT AND THE DEALER IN TURN CONTACTED MB TO REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CP. THE DEALER WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL BUT RATHER, SUBJECT TO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; I THEN CONTACTED MB AND DEM…
Owner-reported narrative. 69,565 miles reported. Look up ODI 10440519 at NHTSA ↗