Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED AND ... |
| May 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN I START S55 AMG AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING OVER NIGHT, I FIND DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE GEAR LE... |
| Apr 4, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK DUE TO THE ONLY PLASTIC PART ( SHIFTER MODULE) IN THE SHIFTER BOX. MERCEDES HE... |
| Sep 29, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK. THERE ARE PROBABLY HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY EVEN THOUSANDS OF MERCEDES OWNERS THAT... |