Mercedes-Benz S recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S (model years 2001, 2007–2010). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201001 00
200901 00
200820 00
200720 00
200101 00

All 3 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
08V608000Nov 24, 2008 Suspension: front20071,515
08V303000Jul 7, 2008 Electrical system2007–2008404
08V122000Mar 19, 2008 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor20083,283

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.