1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class.

Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2004-09-11, Tires
I HAVE HAD THREE TIRE BOLOW OUTS ON MY MERCEDES-BENZ, IN IDENTICAL SITUATIONS, APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS APART. ALL THREE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON THREE DIFFERENT HIGHWAYS, AT SPEEDS APPROXIMATING 60 MPH, AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS OF DRIVING. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN APRIL 2004, ON I-95 IN NEW HAVEN. THE SECOND OCCURRED IN JULY 2004 ON I-95 IN DELAWARE. THE THIRD OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 IN CANADA ON HIGHWAY 401 IN KINGSTON. THESE WERE THE ONLY OCCASIONS WHEN I HAD DRIVEN IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. IE: FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS ON A HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF OVER 55 MPH, DURING THIS YEAR. ON ALL OTHER OCCASIONS THE TRIPS WERE SHORTER THAN 3 HOURS. THE WHEELS ARE DIFFERENT AT EACH OCCASIO

1999-07-30, Power Train
THE ODOMETER SENSOR FAILED. YH

1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class questions

Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S Class?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.