Mercedes-Benz S Class problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz S Class model year, from official NHTSA data.
220
NHTSA complaints
10
recall campaigns
48
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 15 | 4 | — |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 48 | 2 | 9 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 36 | 5 | 13 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 81 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 9 | 0 | — |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 12 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz S Class electrical system problems94
- Mercedes-Benz S Class suspension problems52
- Mercedes-Benz S Class interior lighting problems30
- Mercedes-Benz S Class air bags problems12
- Mercedes-Benz S Class engine and engine cooling problems12
- Mercedes-Benz S Class equipment problems9
- Mercedes-Benz S Class tires problems7
- Mercedes-Benz S Class visibility problems6
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILUREPE07042 · opened Aug 14, 2007 · closed Nov 20, 2007
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILUREPE05062 · opened Nov 10, 2005 · closed Feb 8, 2006
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILUREPE03058 · opened Dec 17, 2003 · closed Apr 22, 2004