| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 14 repairs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (25%)
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 2018149000 miUS $600 | Bad Air Shock, front end was "on the ground" | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Zealand Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201896100 mi$1600 | Airmatic suspension leaking. Replaced all air struts with Arnott. Still leaking, awaiting replacement valve block. | ||
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 200943500 miUS $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. | ||
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 2018120000 miUS $900 | Brakes, service B | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014124530 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 2011155000 mi¤500 | Paint or other exterior cosmetic issue, repair | ||
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 2013140000 miUS $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 2014145000 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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