Mercedes-Benz S Series Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S Series (1995–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All S Series model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system5 38%
• Engine cooling3 23%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 7.7%
• Suspension1 7.7%
• Steering1 7.7%
• Other or unknown1 7.7%
• Air bags1 7.7%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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