Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz S-Class owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
Steering wheel will move in and out, but has stopped moving up and down. The steering wheel is stuck in the UP position. This has caused me to readjust all my seat settings and has made it more difficult to see the dash.
The leather dashboard came off. We were offered to fix it for $6,000, even though the car had an extended warranty through the dealership. Mercedes corporate and the dealership came back and said they would fix it for $3,000. We reluctantly paid the $3,000 to have the dashboard fixed. A year later, the same defect occurred, and the Mercedes dealership…
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver's side CV-boot had cracked and was leaking oil. The contact was advised that the CV-boot could cause the front axle to eventually fail. The contact was advised that the front axle needed to be replaced.…
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