2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,666miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,666 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front suspension falls down during cold weather, causing the front of the vehicle to sink down on the wheels. A warning light turns on informing the driver to stop the vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10109231, filed 2005-01Related recalls
- 07V263000Jun 12, 2007On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S Class 2000–2004, CL Class 2000–2004
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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