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Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 317 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 232 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
twincharged 429hp 3.0L I6 Hybrid 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Arizona, United States Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20229000 mi | A warning comes on saying "Parktronic" is not functioning. All the cameras at that time do not work. It happens intermediately. I cannot predict when it will occur. | ||
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - May 2020 | |||
| May 202026000 miUS $250 | Replace auxiliary battery | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202140000 miUS $1900 | Squeaking brakes replaced. | ||
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 20171000 mi | worst audio system I have ever had in a vehicle. this audio system was their optional high definition. MBUSA was useless in the repair of it rear clunking noise. they had to pull apart the rear wheel axle and relubricate | ||
| May 20217000 mi | audio system was sub par paid for a premium system , sounded as one of the worst I have heard. My truck has better audio reproduction Seat masseurs were anemic . Rattles | ||
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201610500 mi | Seat belt not retracting. Part has to be ordered. | ||
| Apr 201712500 mi | Car would not recognize key. Key replaced and software updated. | ||
| May 201820000 mi | Secondly battery failed. | ||
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Mar 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Aug 202150000 mi | engine ignition coil for valve no. one | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201884000 miUS $700 | Car would not start. MB dealer found fuel pump failed. Replaced fuel pump and returned to me. | ||
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in United Arab Emirates Mar 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 202163349 mi¤293 | I discovered online that there was a software update for the transmission on my car. I asked the shop to carry this out. After the update, the gear change is no longer buttery smooth, which is charcteristic of these cars. Instead it's become quite thuddy, especially from 5 to 4. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 20142400 mi | Troubleshooting/System/Software Check | ||
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in South Dakota, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201819000 mi | massage function on power seats fixed | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201847600 miUS $300 | Def Heater failed. Replaced under Federal Emissions warranty Crank Position Sensor failed, covered under MaxCare extended Warranty minus deductible | ||
| Sep 202168000 miUS $5400 | NOx sensor failure. Replaced parts include 2 NOx sensors, DPF and Boost pressure hose | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201846000 miUS $1000 | Replaced alternator | ||
| May 201852000 miUS $1500 | Replaced a/c compressor and water pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Idaho, United States Aug 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 201744000 mi | Replaced Ad blue injection nozzle. | ||
| Jul 202155000 miUS $100 | Leaking seal on an injector. | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 202157000 miUS $2258 | Left front Strut Right Front Strut Front brake Pads with sensor & Front brake rotors | ||
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 202140300 miC $1800 | Replacement of rear brakes, replacement of tie rods, regular maintenance | ||
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201561000 miUS $4000 | Repaired leaking Oil Cooler - under warranty. Intake manifold leaks. Multiple leaks that took over 30 days to resolve | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201529140 mi | Nox sensor failure | ||
| Nov 201637200 mi | Replacement of shifter lever as it would sometimes not go from Park to Drive - warranty | ||
| Mar 201752700 miC $2000 | Replacement of both rear proximity sensors and wire harness. - covered under extended warranty | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in South Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201415000 mi | hazard warning switch failed | ||
| Sep 201535000 mi | Turbocharger oil seal failed leading to car shut down | ||
| Jul 2021108000 miUS $1000 | Blower motor and blower motor regulator replacement | ||
| May 2022122000 miUS $3500 | L Front strut failed, replaced both. | ||
| Jul 2022122000 mi | catalyst installed, | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Jersey, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017109000 miUS $1200 | Routine pad replacement | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States - May 2013 | |||
| May 201316443 mi | Passenger side rear mirror would not always return to position after facing down for backup. Replaced mirror motor under warranty. | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2019102000 miUS $480 | Dealer recommended replacing the 3 engine mounts at a cost of $1800:00. Repairs completed in August 2021 at Mercedes of North Olmsted. | ||
| Feb 202198950 miUS $721 | Right front lower control arm was replaced. | ||
| May 2021111283 miUS $1812 | Replaced the engine mounts Left front sidelight was replaced Keyless entry not working for drivers side door. Door handle was painted and replaced. ABS light came on during test drive. Right front wheel speed sensor replaced. | ||
| Oct 2021118512 miUS $325 | Starter battery was replaced. | ||
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201340420 mi | Replace oil separator - warranty item replace front engine mounts - warranty | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maryland, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201127000 mi | Diagnosed noisy differential. Replacement ordered | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Arizona, United States - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201338000 miUS $2200 | replaced Command unit. Have 3rd party waranty and total cost to me was $200. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Dec 201581000 miUS $710 | Replaced right/front air strut | ||
| Oct 2018100630 miUS $370 | air suspension compressor running too long, so I replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2018101630 miUS $338 | bad air strut | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013110000 miUS $2500 | Cracked radiator. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201537000 mi | Failure of air suspension system. Also, strut ordered from Germany, hence long time in shop. Free loaner car provided, thankfully. | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Broken AC valve. | ||
| May 201641000 mi | Radiator fan failure. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Failed compressor | ||
| Apr 201748000 miUS $1200 | Whole system failure. ESP, ABS, and a few other acronyms were flashing on the dashboard all of a sudden. The dealer ordered new computer modules and all is now well. Steering system failure, electrical/power | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201576000 miUS $47 | Replaced non functioning power folding drivers mirror | ||
| Mar 201684000 mi | Pano roof would not open. Replaced rails/cables and motor. | ||
| Dec 201693000 mi | Replaced left front suspension piece with torn boot. Replaced left rear tire pressure sensor | ||
| May 201797000 miUS $1700 | Pano roof stopped operating. Replaced power sunshade motor. | ||
| Apr 2018104000 mi | Replaced control arm bushings | ||
| Jan 2022133000 miUS $300 | AC lost Freon. Refilled with Freon and due to trace leak. | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201692300 miUS $800 | Air Suspension Pump malfunction | ||
| Jul 2017103000 miUS $1100 | Front Lower Control arm's bilateral | ||
| Mar 2018107000 miUS $900 | Starter replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Great Britain Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015118700 mi£134 | Near side front Acceleration Sensor | ||
| Nov 2015128000 mi£1110 | Replaced o/s/f strut, replaced both front lower spring control arms | ||
| Mar 2016133000 mi£665 | Front o/s/f brake caliper pistons stuck | ||
| Jul 2016136500 mi£2652 | Faulty airmatic pump + n/s/f shock absorber was leaking Faulty ASR unit | ||
| Jun 2017146000 mi£1647 | Air conditioning | ||
| Nov 2017149721 mi | Replace Gearbox electrical plate Replaced Alternator Screen Washer pump replaced Leaking radiator. Replaced Battery warning light staying on. Suspect ECU wiring replaced Replaced brake solenoid | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010133000 miUS $2200 | replaced front end suspsension, tie rod ends, bushings, etc replaced cv joints | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201055180 miC $2000 | Alternator replaced, battery replaced, wipers replaced | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 604hp 6.0L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201531000 mi | Hydraulic pressure line | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 200923560 mi | driver's seat creaked and bolts were loose | ||
| Feb 201028520 mi | car wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear. Valve plate transmission problem | ||
| Jan 201135960 mi | jerky transmission between 2nd and 3rd with cold starts while in "C" (comfort) mode. Valve body replaced | ||
| Sep 201141540 mi | Coolant hose leaked. Had to order part from Germany. Had to remove turbos to get to area. This would have been am $8000 repair. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 200923000 mi | ABC Malfunction Msg - R&R ABC Tandem Pump again. This is the 4th time it's been replaced since new. Car has been to 4 Benz shops 8 times since April '09 and been out of service 45 days since April '09. | ||
| Jan 2010 | Radio malfunction - Needed amplifier replaced | ||
| Jun 201023000 mi | Car died on road and then after restarting the check engine light came on and car was misfiring badly, running very rough. Diagnosed to misfiring on 7 of 12 cylinders. | ||
| Oct 201025000 mi | Check engine light came on, emissions issue and then they hooked it to computer and said the issue was no longer happening. No "true" repair that I am aware of. So nothing fixed so assume it will occur again. | ||
| Nov 201025000 miUS $250 | Check engine light, bad O2 sensor. two spark plugs and new coil pack | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Zealand Oct 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Nov 200911160 mi | Active seat bolster left side of drivers seat backrest burst. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ireland Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201469520 mi€170 | Kick down not functioning. Cam shaft censor replaced | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201153148 miUS $50 | Car had noticeable thump or rattling noise during acceleration Replaced transmission and engine mounts | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Alberta, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201035340 mi | Back up camera failed due to pinched cable near trunk. | ||
| May 201040260 miC $1200 | The multicontour driver's seat cushion bolsters ceased functioning. | ||
| Aug 201049600 mi | Heating/Cooling blower motor/relay failed. New blower and relay installed. | ||
| Nov 201364060 miC $295 | Starting poorly, Pump Relay replaced, No other problem found at this time but fuel pump is suspected as causing relay to burn out. | ||
| Jun 201464480 mi | The repair shop said it probably needed an Engine Control Unit. About $4000.00. They said it would probably solve the poor warm-start problem but not for sure. I decided to get rid of the car. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201238500 miUS $200 | Replace windshield washer pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Jan 201038000 miUS $165 | Small oil leak - new plug ordered,but not installed Squeaking from front suspension- replaced control arm After control arm replacement, alignment was off. Original repairing dealer refused to correct - took to another dealer and paid out of pocket. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Washington, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20076100 mi | rear brake rotors warped/replaced left rear door wind noise/door seals replaced navigation errors/reflashed software | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Saudi Arabia Jan 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| Mar 201355180 mi﷼1000 | replace an electric part to control the driver window up and down replace two wires in the engine replace front and back break pads | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015139000 mi | Engine cam plug at rear of cylinder head leaking. Replaced cam plug under warranty. | ||
| Aug 2015139700 miUS $738 | Engine oil found in coolant tank. Engine oil cooler/heat exchanger replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015141000 miUS $1200 | Engine mount collapsed. Engine and tranny mount replaced. Drive belt replaced. Transmission mount replaced. Engine drive belt cracked. Drive belt replaced. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Stabilizer bushings were damage from cam plug oil leak fixed earlier last year, also slight suspension noise, so entire stabilizer bar assembly was replaced by ind. Cam plug was still leaking so took it back to dealer to get warranty repair. Oil cam plug still leaking and noticed by independent mechanic when stabilizer bar was replaced. Cam plug repair was done by dealer earlier last year and still under warranty. | ||
| May 2016144300 miUS $980 | Radiator leaking causing low coolant level warning. Replaced radiator and hoses. | ||
| Dec 2016153000 miUS $520 | Rear flex disc replaced. Noted as slightly cracked but could have driven it for another 5K-10K miles. | ||
| Mar 2017156602 miUS $966 | Replace front and rear brake pads, brake fluid | ||
| May 2017159940 miUS $2465 | Airmatic air suspension strut, air compressor, control valve replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017161139 miUS $1191 | Airmatic compressor, relay, and valve block. | ||
| Sep 2017165379 miUS $1099 | Replaced rear tires. Worn. | ||
| Oct 2017168328 miUS $1782 | Replaced driver side front airmatic strut. | ||
| Dec 2017172271 miUS $130 | Driver window inoperative. Update window control module computer. | ||
| Jan 2019191591 miUS $3026 | Leaking cam plug replaced. After multiple attempts by the Mercedes dealer to fix this leak, independent shop fixed it once and for all. Replace leaking upper radiator hose and thermostat Repack wheel bearing, grease. Replace worn out front spring link control arm Replace worn out front brakes Replace worn out rear brakes | ||
| Aug 2019203576 miUS $252 | Replace starter battery.Vehicle had intermittent difficulty starting. | ||
| Feb 2020210688 miUS $1062 | Replace failed fuel pump. Vehicle began to hesitate and eventually lost power on freeway. I was able to coast to the shoulder and wait for a tow truck. Replaced leaking heater shut off valve. Smell of coolant emanating from front of firewall. | ||
| Jun 2020215707 miUS $930 | Replace worn out front brake pads and sensor Replace cracked rubber brake hoses | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201139000 miUS $400 | Pressure Valve for Emissons to allow gas to be put in car. Could not fill gas tank. Repaired | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Great Britain Feb 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201762000 mi£300 | Small height rod seized and then broke | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 201047000 mi | Suspension problem apparent when bought vehicle. First attempt changed swaybar mounts. This did not work and did not make sense to me. Second attempt to fix suspension issue could not reproduce condition, third attempt required having a technician in the car for a ride along to finally convince MB there was a problem, the TSB was referenced to address and resolve the issue. Window washer pump replaced. Drive side vanity light bulb. Passenger Seat front rattle from plastic molding (repaired). Suspension problem apparent after vehicle purchase. First attempt changed swaybar mounts. This did not work and did not make sense to me. Second attempt to fix suspension issue could not reproduce condition, third attempt required having a technician in the car for a ride along to finally convince MB there was a problem, the TSB was referenced to address and resolve the issue. Window washer pump replaced. Driver side vanity light switch. Passenger Seat front rattle from plastic molding (repaired). | ||
| Nov 201050000 mi | Transmission would randomly disengage while driving or torque lock would occur leaving car vehicle locked in a single gear. | ||
| Mar 201154000 mi | Sunroof motor replaced Sunroof motor failed, replaced covered under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201155000 mi | Timing chain sprocket is worn and required replacement (known defect MBUSA reported to dealers), check engine light indicated problem. Secondary problem created and repaired by dealer, O-ring damaged causing oil leak after engine repair. | ||
| Oct 201161000 miUS $900 | Radiator cap leaking, replaced and pressure tested, repair complete. Transmission mount collapsed, part replaced. Lower control arms front suspension replaced. | ||
| Mar 201269000 miUS $150 | Engine Oil leak, seal replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 201263100 miUS $450 | RHS Tie rod control arm bushings were completely worn and squeaking loudly. | ||
| Mar 201370000 miUS $700 | charcoal canister replaced windshield washer pump replaced charcoal canister replaced windshield washer pump replaced | ||
| Jul 201370300 miUS $750 | Starter Battery Replaced Front Thrust Bushing leaking | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $1105 | Control Arm | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| May 201160000 mi | Transmission control unit previously repaired not working correctly Oil level sensor sending incorrect oil level Had replaced passenger seat rails/assembly; faulty repair resulted in loud crunching noise when seat was adjusted | ||
| Jun 201161000 mi | ESP inoperative, cruise control inoperative warnings. Dealer replaced sensor, indicated it was a common failure. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201182000 mi | Seatbelt on drivers side was not retracting well. Replaced under extended warranty at no cost. | ||
| Nov 2012104000 mi | ECU needed to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2012105000 mi | Ball joint replaced | ||
| Jul 2015157000 miUS $600 | Blower motor. Wheel speed sensor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201373500 miUS $1500 | Car would not shift out of 1st gear. Dealer replaced transmission conductor plate & performed trans. maintenance (gasket & fluid replacement) | ||
| Oct 201378000 miUS $600 | Torn driver's side CV boot; replaced drive shaft | ||
| Nov 201381000 miUS $500 | Bad passenger-side seal on front differential; cleaned excess gear oil & repaired seal | ||
| Dec 201383000 miUS $2000 | Seized front caliper which gouged the rotor. Tech could not free caliper. New rotors, pads, calipers both sides, front end. | ||
| Aug 201493000 miUS $240 | Bad ignition coil pack; replaced with new part | ||
| Jun 2015107000 miUS $450 | 2 bad coil packs replaced | ||
| Sep 2015110000 miUS $2400 | Replaced front AirMatic units | ||
| Mar 2016118000 miUS $800 | Seized front brake caliper; replaced with OEM part | ||
| Aug 2016122000 miUS $3000 | Exhaust manifold actuator failure. Replaced manifold with used part Failed gasket on transmission pan | ||
| Dec 2016125000 miUS $900 | Passenger side front ball joint bushing failure. Part replaced | ||
| Jan 201790300 miUS $200 | Lubricated & resealed a bearing/u-joint on the front driver's side (may have been related to previous issue) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Mar 2018140000 miUS $1800 | Replace radiator; Replace exhaust hangers. | ||
| May 2018140330 miUS $91 | Replace heater control valve (Self) Diagnose problem with recirculation pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017100000 miUS $500 | Rebuilt axle | ||
| Jan 2018189000 miUS $6250 | Transmission code stated rebuild transmission parts and new torque converter work was done by Amacco. | ||
| Dec 2021128000 miUS $4000 | TRANSMISSION REBUILDING AND GAS FILTER HORN REPLACEMENT | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201159476 miUS $1780 | A/C compressor, drier and low pressure A/C hose replaced due to faulty hose which is mentioned in a Mercedes TB but not covered. There is a NEW hose design to correct original defect. A/C compressor, drier and low pressure A/C hose replaced due to faulty hose which is mentioned in a Mercedes TB but not covered. There is a NEW hose design to correct original defect. | ||
| Oct 201264200 miUS $350 | New motor mounts | ||
| Apr 201678200 miUS $540 | Bearing on alternator seized up and alternator had to be replaced along with newbelt | ||
| May 201782000 miUS $631 | driver's window stopped working | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 201243000 mi | SENSORS FOR THE FUEL GAUGE WERE INACURATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF FUEL WHILE REGISTERING HALF A TANK. THIS POSSIBILITY WAS IN A 2006 TECHNICAL BULLETIN | ||
| Aug 201244200 mi | Heavy fuel smell after filling tank related to previous repair. Fuel tank was replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maine, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201141000 miUS $125 | Replaced leaking rear cam plug | ||
| Jan 201445000 miUS $1100 | new blower and blower regulator | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201017800 mi | Changed headlight bulb. changed head light bulb | ||
| Aug 201019000 mi | Comand interface issues. | ||
| May 201122000 miUS $1800 | wheel angle sensor | ||
| Sep 201751000 miUS $4000 | airmatic [suspension] | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201042900 mi | Driver's seat switch Fitted new switch, programmed software | ||
| Jan 2012£150 | Defective glow plugs: all reported "tired", all changed | ||
| Feb 201356200 mi£2834 | check engine light/limp home mode; inlet air manifold flaps seized (one side), motor burnt out (one side) and other side showing signs of failure; both replaced | ||
| Mar 201356000 mi£1000 | Worn bushing | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201453200 mi£361 | 6 glow plugs A0011597101, the glow plug control unit A6429005801 and Turbo Gaskets A6420940080/A6420940580 | ||
| Mar 201667000 mi£394 | near side control arm worn and failed MOT | ||
| Apr 201667000 mi£612 | port shut off motor reporting error replaced all parts | ||
| Mar 201772000 mi£230 | Nearside brake caliper replacement due to slight leak | ||
| Sep 201878000 mi£114 | 6 glow plugs A0011597101 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Spain Dec 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201242502 mi | Glow plug replacement | ||
| Nov 201465580 mi | Steering fluid leakages | ||
| Nov 201572200 mi | Excessive exhaust smoke DPF replaced Rear headrests don't go down. Front seat lumbar cushions do not inflate. Fix air leakage and replace system pump | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Massachusetts, United States - May 2011 | |||
| Jul 201062500 miUS $250 | Keyless-Go door handles replaced, Sunroof repaired for rain leaks - Covered by Aftermarket Extended Warranty | ||
| Oct 201062500 miUS $300 | AirMatic Compressor Replacement - Covered by Aftermarket Extended Warranty | ||
| May 201171000 miUS $100 | Mirror Turn Signals Replaced for Water Condensation | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maine, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 200957339 miUS $130 | AC quit. 0 pressure. System recharged by the dealer and dye added to try and find leak. no problems with system after that. | ||
| Mar 201059252 miUS $300 | Transfer case trying to lock up.Took to dealer and he said it needed an oil change on the transfer case. The change interval had been update by MB to 30,000 miles due to this problem. Oil was changed per TSB and the problem has not return | ||
| May 201063053 miUS $75 | Electrical Plug to Transmission leaking. Replaced | ||
| Jul 201066300 miUS $100 | Crankshaft Position Sensor failed. Replaced | ||
| Jul 201184524 miUS $60 | Voltage regulator was putting out reduced voltage. Brushes were warn and unit replaced. This has fixed the problem | ||
| Dec 2017154000 miUS $600 | Clutch failed on AC compressor. Had to replace the AC compressor, serpentine belt and recharge system. | ||
| Jun 2018163000 miUS $80 | Serpentine belt failed. this was due to bad idler pulley, replaced both. | ||
| Jul 2018163000 miUS $1200 | Replace front lower control arms complete with bushings on both sides of vehicle. Vehicle was creaking and speaking on bumps. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jan 200612517 miUS $341 | Replace rear seat belt damaged by owner. Also, instrument cluster inspected per recall campaign (replacement not required). | ||
| Sep 200620468 miUS $62 | Replaced both front Airmatic struts (they filled and rose at different rates); replaced collapsed transmission mount to clear up excess engine vibration. Both items were covered under waranty. | ||
| Jul 200936190 miUS $24 | Replace blower regulator and blower motor | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200720000 mi | Replaced entire Instrument cluster and Command Center | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. | ||
| 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" | ||
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 United Arab Emirates - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011155000 mi¤500 | Paint or other exterior cosmetic issue, repair | ||
| 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. | ||
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. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Alaska, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201683000 miUS $1200 | Replaced leaking water pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201586800 miC $2500 | Fan broke and radiator leak. | ||
| Oct 2016103020 mi | Water leaks into driver side foot well. | ||
| May 2017106330 miC $1500 | Replace wheel bearings. ABC oil over flow and noise. Replace right front pressure line. Replace oil reservoirs. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Mar 201597000 miUS $235 | replaced failed front heater circulation pump / duo-valve assembly wiper would not properly park in off position | ||
| May 201598400 miUS $10 | rebuilt rear ABC valve block. Car would settle in rear after 24 hours. Removed valve body, cleaned all valves, replaced o-rings. | ||
| Feb 2016105000 mi | Right rear TPMS intermittent error. Swapped rear wheel well antennas and cleaned all cable connection. OK for 1 week so far. | ||
| Dec 2016110000 miUS $550 | top bushing on rear ABC strut / shock failed, causing an irritating thump on rough roads. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011108500 mi | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015122000 miUS $600 | Replace the nitrogen accumulators. A leaky accumulator cause the ABC fluid to leak. If left unresolved could cost several thousand dollars to replace the entire system. | ||
| Mar 2015125000 miUS $375 | Replace lower front ball joint on driver's side of vehicle. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201359100 miUS $1150 | Electronic ignition switch replaced. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Nov 2017133200 mi | Complete engine failure from hole in oil pan (previous owner). Engine transplanted from a 2000 S-Class I used to own. | ||
| Dec 2017133000 mi | Replaced left rear axle and brake pads. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 2015169000 miUS $800 | A/c Compressor replaced Vaccum Pump replaced. Check for rough idle, looking at spark plugs, wires, coils, etc. Did not find anything wrong. | ||
| Aug 2015169000 miUS $180 | rough idle, was told it could be the engine mounts are the harmonic balancer. Changed harmonic balancer because it was spinning with a slight wobble. Slight improvement, but not satisfied. Was told the engine mounts would be the next place. | ||
| Sep 2015169000 miUS $170 | Attacking bough idle. Changed Harmonic Balancer. Did not improve to my satisfaction. Beloved it to be in the spark plugs, coils wire area. Did not peruse any further | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 201075640 miC $1400 | diagnose faulty keyless unlocking feature. cause us faulty electronic igntion switch. Can$1050 for part, app. $300 labour for diagnostic/repair services | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Minnesota, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Sep 200775000 miUS $400 | New AC dash fan on right side | ||
| Jun 200885000 miUS $2500 | New cat convertor | ||
| Dec 200890000 miUS $7000 | New air matic suspension | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States Feb 2022 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022103000 miUS $1000 | PSE Pump replaced. Trunk latch (vacuum soft close), Driver side door latch (vacuum soft close) | ||
| Feb 2022103000 miUS $1000 | Airmatic shock - front driver side (previous owner replaced other three) | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Virginia, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013117000 miUS $100 | replaced mass air flow sensor squeaking right front suspension | ||
| Dec 2013120000 miUS $400 | Replaced lower front control arms and ball joints. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012130700 miUS $750 | evaporator temp sensor was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013139000 miUS $2500 | Hydraulic auto-leveling suspension repair. Three accumulator cells were replaced. all fluids were also replaced. | ||
| May 2013140000 miUS $2400 | combination hydraulic leveling suspension pump/power steering pump replacement noisy alternator bearing led to the replacement of the alternator trunk hinge was replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Bulgaria Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 201288660 mi$20 | Auxiliary Heater water pump was replaced with one from a merc 124 recirculation pump | ||
| Feb 201389160 mi$200 | rear left hydraulic line comes into contact with the plastic protecting under the fender and gets scratched until it finally breaks and loses all pressure(ABC). | ||
| Apr 201390520 mi$40 | when driving at speed above 100km/h, there were big vibrations through the whole body. The transmission mount was replaced with the new recalled part and there is no problem anymore | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 201064000 miUS $2700 | tires, ball joints, door opening vacuum pump,brakes, pads and rotors and sensors | ||
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011155000 mi | airmatic pump burned out and strut went out. Have had several issues with car after 100,000 miles. Repairs for suspension were almost as much as the value of the car, so I decided to sell it for what I could get. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Minnesota, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201196000 miUS $280 | |||
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2011116000 miUS $1000 | My alternator pulley broke causing belt to slip loose, had car towed to repair shop and I had the alternator replace with a new one and also a new serpentine belt put on. | ||
| Aug 2011118000 miUS $135 | My AC was blowing hot air,Vehicle got inspected for AC leaks, none found so they performed an evacuation and recharge of the AC system and added leak detection die. Vehicle got reinspected, no leaks noted. | ||
| Oct 2011119200 miUS $250 | Sunroof wasn't closing properly, new sunroof rail was ordered and replace. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014108000 miUS $300 | Flex disc repaired 3 times in one month. Bad transmission mount, cheap flex discs. Had to buy OEM spec equipment to fix issue. Air Compressor failed for Airmatic system | ||
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Dec 201075000 miUS $1400 | starter motor, battery | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201165900 mi | Car in for A/C service. Tech saw oil on lower shroud. Misdiagnosed as leaking rear main seal. Checked at home & found slight transmission fluid leak at pan gasket Tightened gasket bolts, drip is gone. Shop had prev serviced Trans last yr | ||
| Jan 201263200 miUS $92 | Transmission leak at electrical bushing. Cleaned & replaced bushing. Checked & corrected transmission fluid level. | ||
| Sep 201376000 miUS $308 | Intermittent CEL diagnosed as rt pre-cat O-2 sensor failing. Replaced right & left pre-cat sensors with OEM Bosch sensors from Amazon.com at our local garage-$170 labor, $138 parts, other shop's bid was $500. | ||
| Oct 201483300 miUS $114 | Replaced leaking windshield washer reservoir, cap assembly and all rubber grommets with OEM Mercedes parts. Labor by self. (Note parts cost of prior brake pads & rotors replacement was $242 for parts. Labor by self.) | ||
| May 201587000 miUS $48 | Small oil stains on upper bell housing & engine. Found hardened/cracked breather hoses, replaced all 4 breather hoses with MBZ breather hose kit. Repair took 30 minutes, but 1 hr is minimum entry allowed. | ||
| Nov 201589000 miUS $125 | Problem: Wear. Re-dyed leather on left driver side bolster to match other grey interior leather. | ||
| Aug 201795000 miUS $224 | Noticed brake pedal slowly sinking while sitting at red light, so I installed a new master cylinder + changed brake fluid + replaced front & rear pads which were beyond 50% wear. Total cost of parts $238.00 Labor by self | ||
| Sep 201797000 miUS $1318 | After years of slight seepage but no drips around rear main seal, noted a few drips. Also noted differential had begun leaking around input shaft and right rear axle shaft. Performed rear crank shaft re-seal and differential re-seal. 13.6 hrs labor $1198.01, $119.69 parts cost. | ||
| Oct 2017100000 miUS $1002 | Problem: wear. Rplaced front torque struts. Parts $698.00, Labor $270.00 Problem: Wear began to cause creaking noise from suspension. Replaced lower control arms & ball joints. Also installed eccentric pin kit to correct right front caster during subsequent alignment. Parts $212.50 Labor $789.50 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013102000 miUS $1100 | Right front air bag, part of the Airmatic System, failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014106000 mi | Door module failed | ||
| Jul 2014108000 miUS $504 | Needed new battery and had door module installed (owner supplied). | ||
| Jan 2015110000 miUS $600 | An airmatic strut/shock failed. This makes the 3rd one. Apparently they all fail pretty close together. I am having lifetime warrantied products installed. The car sat too low to the ground to drive. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013144000 miUS $140 | Ignition Coil pack replacement | ||
| Jun 2013144000 mi | Engine mounts bad. Caused rough idle. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 2012111000 miUS $1800 | Rust removed from 3 doors. Rusting at the bottom of the door where water was being held by a piece of rubber trim. | ||
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Netherlands Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011€1000 | The transmission wouldn't go out of the P modus. Eventually the pin blocking it all was removed. The 'fusee-kogel' (ball joint), had too much tolerance and therefore the car would not be approved to drive on Dutch roads. Sold it the week after (to a German family). I warned them, but I guess all the bling-bling won. | ||
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201089900 miC $1000 | No heat, fixed and have heat but actuator motors not working. | ||
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New Jersey, United States - Sep 2006 | |||
| Sep 200677500 miUS $125 | Oil change and radiator flush | ||
1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Oregon, United States - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017130000 miUS $5000 | Transmission tailshaft bearing failed, froze to the output shaft and then destroyed the rear transmission housing. A new transmission was installed as the repair. | ||
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