Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11038187Sep 26, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11037379Sep 18, 2026Dear Dealer Partners, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all…
- 11037987Sep 14, 2026Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with light load…
- 11037834Sep 14, 2026Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) On the above‑mentioned vehicles with a…
- 11037616Sep 4, 2026Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission…
- 11036077Aug 5, 2026Complaint This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns. It will also ensure that if a case is necessary, all supporting…
- 11035780Aug 4, 2026Complaint Mercedes-Benz USA is currently experiencing limited availability of transmission fluid specification ATF 236.17 due to a global supply constraint. 236.17 ATF 1L and 5L…
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11033050May 22, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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