Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 500E

Report: Sunroof Components May Fail Due to Age and Wear

• Speedometers May Fail Due to Internal Drive Gear Wear
  Due to wear of the internal drive gear, the speedometer can stop working.

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500E

• Buttons on temperature control assemblies work erratically due to wear of parts in control head
  Due to wear of mechanical parts in the control head, the buttons on temperature control assembl...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500E

• Interior Wood Trim Cracks Due to Age and Sun Exposure
  Due to age and sun exposure, the interior wood trim cracks and the finish gets a cloudy haze....

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500E

• Tie Rod Ends, Drag Link, and Idler Arm May Wear Out
  The tie rod ends, idler arm, and/or drag link components of the steering linkage may wear prematurely. Please keep in mind the wheel alignment should be checked and adjusted when any of these i...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500E

• Radiators Break Due to Degradation of the Plastic Tanks and Fittings
  A coolant leak may develop form the Radiator due to degradation of its plastic components. Repl...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500E