1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4

What owners report

2010-03-03, Electrical System
THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE OF A 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 HAS DISINTEGRATED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MERCEDES MANUFACTURER SEEMED TO HAVE USED AN INFERIOR AN UNSUITABLE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES, WHICH, FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN TIME, DETERIORATE ALLOWING THE WIRES TO SHORT AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION SUCH AS FIRE IN ENGINE AND ETC. THE MERCEDES MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION OR TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY. *TR

2008-03-04, Electrical System
MULTIPLE FAILURES, WITH DEGRADATION OF INSULATION ON WIRING IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz S Class 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.