Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Mercedes-Benz E500
Mercedes-Benz E500 Models:
Mercedes-Benz E500 Problems
Center Arm Rest Cup Holder May Break
The cup holder in the center console may break.
Low Vehicle Ride Height Due to Leaking Rear Air Springs
Rear air springs (bellows) may develop leaks, which causes the air pump to run more often to maintain ride height. Our technicians recommend that leaking air springs be replaced.
Release Tab For Center Console Can Fall Off
The release tab for the center console can fall off unexpectedly.
Failed Digital Heater Control Valve May Cause Poor Heat Output
A failed digital heater control valve can cause a lack of heat output from the climate control system.
Transmission May Leak Fluid and Damage Control Module
The electrical connector at the automatic transmission may leak fluid into the wiring harness. If not repaired, the oil will migrate through the wiring harness and damage the transmission control module. At that point, a new harness and control module may be necessary to correct this problem.
Mercedes-Benz E500 Recalls (Recent)
One or More Seat Belts May Not Lock as Designed
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Some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. This could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain conditions. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected seat belts. This recall is expected to begin on December 22, 2003. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2003 120006.
Learn more »Sensotronic Brake Control System May Default to Basic Hydraulic Mode
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Due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection or failure of the hydraulic pump, the sensotronic brake control (SBC) system may default to the hydraulic back-up mode. In the back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, but greater brake pedal pressure is required and brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer. Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the SBC pump unit on all affected vehicles. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the SSC pump unit in certain SL models. The Mercedes-Benz recall numbers are 2005070007 AND 2005110001.
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The Sensotronic Brake System May Be Disabaled
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High mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, can cause the pump motor of the SBC to run out of permissible tolerances. As a result, excessively high pressure may build the high pressure line of the brake system. If this occurs, the system will switch into the hydraulic function mode as designed. Sensotronic brake control is disabled when the brake system is functioning in the hydraulic mode. Dealers will inspect the SBC hydraulic unit and replace it if necessary to correct this concern. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2004 050014.
Learn more »Incorrect Software Calibration May Cause Fuel Pump to Remain Powered in a Collision
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There is a faulty software calibration that affects several areas including shutting off the fuel supply in a collision. This could cause a fire hazard during an accident. Dealers will reprogram this software. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2008 070001. This recall began during August, 2008.
Learn more »Steering Ability May Be Diminshed
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The nut on the bolt that connects the steering gear to the steering coupling my not be tightened to specification. If the nut were to loosen, the connection may slip over time, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the coupling nut as required. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2003-08003.
Learn more »Mercedes-Benz E500 Questions and Answers
I'm new to the world of Mercedes and I'm looking to buy an 2003 E500 w/ 80k miles on it for 14,600 with tages and taxes. I want to know what maintenance questions should I ask about and ...
When turning the air conditioner to auto or auto max the radiator fan makes a loud humming noise as well as the back seat air vent start blowing hot air. The front air works fine.
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Has anyone encountered air bag deployment while driving on interstate and rolling over the grooves that let you know you went over the yellow line without a crash or erratic behavior? I was dodging...
I have the 94 MB E500 and the PSP has gone out it also serves as a pump to equalize the rear shocks, Can a standard PSP be mounted on this vehicle? The rear shocks have been replaced by a factory a...
Mercedes-Benz E500 Reviews
I have a E350 Mercedes Benz wagon and I have always taken it to Auto bahn motors in Belmont to fix any problems on my car. I also bought my car there and three other cars there in the past. I am being charged $1250.00 for a new fuel pump, but not the whole fuel pump system. I sometimes feel that because I always take my car there to be fix that they tend to charge me too much. My question is-Is $1250.00 for just the fuel pump too much? Am I being overcharged for this and has there been problems with the fuel pump system with many other people with this same car?
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I have a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500 - the instrument cluster is out. The lights just elimunate. Meaning, the ligths don't go out. Gas light,speed odimmetor - everything is out. MB doesn't know what's wrong with it. I had 3 diagonostic test done, but MB couldnt determine what is wrong with the car.
I have a M.Benz E500 wile driving the Breaks failed and i got signe SRS and STOP Indication ....Plz what will be the problem
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