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2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.

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.

“While attempting to change the driver side front tire the lug wrench itself failed. The lug wrench came apart leaving the head still attached to the lug nut without the handle causing forward momentum injury to head and shoulder.”

NHTSA complaint #10641084, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200418%

Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

Electrical system
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

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