Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | CAR STUCK ON PARK, WONT RELEASE GEAR DUE TO FAULTY PLASTIC SAFETY FEATURE THAT CRACKS OVER TIME DUE ... |
| May 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE CHANGING GEARS FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR VEHICLE SHIFTED HARSHLY AND ENTERED INTO A LIMP MODE. ONC... |
| Mar 3, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY NEED REPLACEMENT AFTER ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED @ 50,000 MILES. *... |
| Jul 24, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2 WEEKS AGO THE SHIFTER ON THE CAR STARTED TO GET HARDER AND HARDER TO GET OUT OF PARK. LAST WEEK TH... |
| Jun 1, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE CHA... |
| Apr 8, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE AND VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING REMAINING HESITAN... |
| Mar 21, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. PROCEEDED INTO AN INTERSECTION, UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE CUT OFF, NO... |