Mercedes-Benz S Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz S model year from 2007–2008 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No S year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
0complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20072008
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz S. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20080—2—Few
20070—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median S year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Mercedes-Benz S recalls

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 08V-608 · Nov 24, 2008 · 1,515 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 s-class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut May fail. The radial knuckle flaw May occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.

Remedy: Dealers will check and replace, if necessary, the ball joint(s). The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 08V-303 · Jul 7, 2008 · 404 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 08V-122 · Mar 19, 2008 · 3,283 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,283 my 2008 s-class and cl-class passenger vehicles. A malfunction May occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module-front (sam-f) transistors. The sam-f is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all potentially affected sam free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2008. Owner May contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

All 3 Mercedes-Benz S recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz S should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz S years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz S had?

3 recalls across 2007–2008. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Mercedes-Benz S recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.