Electrical systemPart report
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11033185May 26, 2026Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the…
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11006658Aug 10, 2024Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, CL, CLS, ML, GL, GLE…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 10248173Dec 11, 2023Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (âÂÂMYâÂÂ) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and…
- 10186141Dec 10, 2020NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
- 10135871Jun 8, 2015Check engine light with DTC 256809: PremAir sensor has a malfunction
- 10135604Mar 31, 2015Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
- 10135639Oct 17, 2014Vehicle cannot be unlocked (CL), engine does not start - 12V starter battery discharged
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2010 | 10 | 63% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400
Engine
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology