2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 electrical system problems
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Electrical System complaints
38%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS (DASH BOARD) WENT OUT ON MY 2001 S500 MERCEDES BENZ CAR. THE LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON OCCASIONALLY AND GO BACK OUT. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE SIGNAL LIGHTS BY CHANGING THE FUSES. WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP MY KIDS NOTICED A SMELL AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH BOARD. WE EXITED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 electrical system — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.