Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that the electric conductor from the ... |
| May 22, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRIC CONSUMERS ONLINE CONSTANTLY COMES IN DASHBOARD AND MALFUNCTION MEMORY NOMALFUNCTION AND BAT... |
| Sep 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER D... |
| Jun 4, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL BACKLIGHTING EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE FAIL... |
| May 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMEN... |
| Apr 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS HAVE WIRES THAT THE PROTECTIVE COVERING HAS SHRED AND ALL COME APART. CAUSI... |
| Feb 5, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO ... |
| Jan 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ST... |
| Feb 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | LICENSE PLAYE LIGHT OUT SHORT CAUSES SRS LIGHT TO COME ON AND HAVE TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THERE IS NOW ... |
| Jan 29, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | ON MAY 16, 2014, I PURCHASED A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S500 WITH 61,649 MILES FROM CAR CREDIT NATION.AFT... |
| Aug 12, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE STARTED TO SMELL AN ELECTRICA... |
| May 17, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OCCURRED AFTER A RAIN. AS A RESULT I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE... |
| May 19, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER BRAKE OR POW... |