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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Most Common Problems (All Years)

10
air suspension strut
8
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
5
air suspension compressor
5
ball joint
5
CV joint / axle / half shaft
5
radiator
4
brake caliper
4
control arm bushing / compliance bushing / tension strut bushing / thrust arm bushing
4
ignition coil pack
4
motor mount
3
A/C compressor
3
active hydraulic suspension line
3
alternator
3
cam seal / plug
3
glow plug
3
module / computer for ABS / traction control / stability control
3
strut (suspension)
3
transmission connector / electrical plate
3
transmission mount
3
windshield washer pump / motor
 
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Chart is based on 145 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.