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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 11 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
5.6L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 10 13 11 808

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V175000

IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 13 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Equipment 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC?

EPA figures for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC reach 11 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.