CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
0Recalls
12Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500.
Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The dash board lights lose their ability to illuminate the dashboard and the back airbags on the suspension keep deflating
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
SYSTEMATIC WATER INTRUSION BY AIR COWL DISABLED ELECTRONICS WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO LONG TERM CAUSED A HEALTH ISSUE RESPIRATORY NEUROLOGICAL - TWO YEARS HOMEBOUND AFTER WAS FINALLY DIAGNOSED W/UNKNOWN CANCER
THE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS HAVE WIRES THAT THE PROTECTIVE COVERING HAS SHRED AND ALL COME APART. CAUSING WRITERS TO TOUCH. LOCKS NOT TO LOCK. TRUCK WON'T OPEN AND LICENSE PLATES LIGHTS ARE OUT
LICENSE PLAYE LIGHT OUT SHORT CAUSES SRS LIGHT TO COME ON AND HAVE TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THERE IS NOW AN SIS DEFECTIVE LIGHT DUE TO THE WIRING. MY TRUCK DOES NOT POWER CLOSE. HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES. AND WHILE TURNING IT CAUSED AN ERROR FOR TURN LIGHTS
2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Suspension (3), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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