2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,300 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.
“From day one delivery, car technology didn't work. A couple of months, more problems began: odd security warnings - car wouldn't let me put into park, nor neutral, nor reverse. This occurred 3 times, setting still, in 3 rural locations. Instead the shifter operated the central navigation map directions! Two dealers couldn't fix. Investigation into history, the car had undisclosed damage to the steering column shifter. Parts were replaced before being titled to me. Mercedes refused to assist. At my expense I had car towed to the dealer who worked on the column shifter replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398700, filed 2021-03, 2,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179950Aug 26, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10179949Aug 24, 2020Shifting complaints and transmission fault codes in vehicles with transmission 725.0
- 10176661May 1, 20205 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on MODEL 217 or 222 in combination with ENGI- NE 278 and TRANSMISSION 722.9 without code 835/498
- 10170535Dec 5, 2019Update Powertrain Control Unit (PTCU) Software
- 10164811Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- 10167546Jul 30, 2013FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560
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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