1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 — 74% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wire harness defect causing short in system smoke inside the vehicle while driving on a county road immediately pulled over cutting other drivers off just to get vehicle in a safe and secured location.”
filed Feb 13, 2016
“Engine light on due to faulty engine wiring harness. Many electrical problems, insulation cracked all throughout harness. Requires replacement!! *tr”
filed Jan 9, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mercedes-benz 500 sel. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the vehicle had overheated and caused several wires to melt. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor…”
filed May 27, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.