2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (36%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (21%)

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States
Sep 2018 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

149000 mi

US $600
Bad Air Shock, front end was "on the ground" 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Zealand
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

96100 mi

$1600
Airmatic suspension leaking. Replaced all air struts with Arnott. Still leaking, awaiting replacement valve block. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Illinois, United States
- Dec 2009
Dec 2009

43500 mi

US $450
Airmatic compressor replaced. Front catch bin drain clogged. Flooded car to rear SAM module. Repair of catch bin drain valve based on class action suit and replaced rear SAM. Covered by Mercedes. Front control arms replaced. Oil leaks from valve covers. Valve cover gaskets replaced. Shifter unit replaced. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Illinois, United States
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
May 2018

120000 mi

US $900
Brakes, service B 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States
- Apr 2014
Apr 2014

124530 mi
Found bad cabin air temperature sensor. Replaced leads to thermistor in OCP. Drivers seat rear heigh doesn't adjust. Found spill entered drivers seat ECU. Repaired ECU. 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in United Arab Emirates
- Mar 2011
Mar 2011

155000 mi

¤500
Paint or other exterior cosmetic issue, repair 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Texas, United States
- Jan 2014
Jun 2013

140000 mi

US $1750
While driving, a light stating the car was too low and to pull over illuminated on the dash. I pulled over and realized that the car was sitting very low in the front. Replaced airmatic shocks with OEM updated version. $1750 later it's great 
Jan 2014

145000 mi
Windshield fluid low indicator keeps coming on.. found out that the reservoir is leaking. Haven't fixed yet.. but plan to Trunk soft close feature stopped working. Trunk still closes, but you have to close it firmly.. most likely an air hose that is bad. researching now. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Repair Histories

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