Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz s-class has 0 recalls, 26 complaints.
0
Recalls
26
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed spe... |
| Apr 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START TH... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC DASH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLACK AND THE SPEEDOMETER COULD NOT BE SEEN AND ALL OTHER DR... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK WE WERE UNABLE TO SEE OUR SPEED MILEAGE... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK. I COULD NOT DETERMINE MY SPEED... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT C... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | DASH WARNINGS:: SRS INACTIVE, PRE-SAFE UNAVAILABLE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF ACCORD... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT C... |
| Jul 28, 2015 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | ON 7-26-2015 I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM COMMONWEALTH MOTORS LLC. AFTER 24 HOURS ON THE HIGHWAY W... |
| Jun 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANE... |
| Jun 10, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SEIZED WI... |
| Mar 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VE... |
| Mar 1, 2015 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | 2005 HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM FOR 2004 RECALL BUT MERCEDES BENZ DOSE NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBIL... |
| Dec 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING AND REMAINED INTERMITTENT THROUGH JULY 2015. MERCEDEZ BENZ OF ST. LOUI... |
| Sep 10, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STABILITY CON... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID FAILED TO REMAINED O... |
| May 14, 2012 | ENGINE | ENGINE ALMOST STARTED ON FIRE AFTER OIL STARTED POURING OUT OF OIL COOLER. HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE ... |
| Mar 30, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PEMBROKE, PINES FLORIDA I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER LAST MO MERCEDE... |
| Jan 22, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION AND TOO... |
| Dec 1, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | POLYCARBONATE HEADLIGHT LENSES, RECENTLY SUBSTITUTED FOR GLASS BY MANUFACTURER, BECOME BLACKENED AN... |