Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Report: Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles

• oil pressure issues
  I am having issues where the vehicle is actually dropping oil pressure when it gets hot. when y...

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

• oil gauge
  when my mb500sel get up warm the oil gauge go under number 1 when is cool go up number 3 thas normal? something grown wit the press...

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

• Leaks Develop at Differential Seals/Cover on High Mileage/Older Vehicles
  Leaks may develop from the differential seals and/or cover on older or high mileage vehicles. O...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

• High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures
  Due to wear, high usage vehicles can experience ignition lock and tumbler failures. The ignition lock cylinder will generally require replacement to correct this concern.

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

• Repair Leaks From Head Gasket/Timing Cover Gasket Before Oil and Coolant Intermix
  Internal and External engine oil & coolant leaks can develop from the head gasket and/or timing cover gasket; these leaks should be repaired before the engine oil and coolant intermix which can result in...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SEL