Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT C... |
| 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... |
| 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 22, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION AND TOO... |
| May 13, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2005 SMART CAR. MAINTENANCE BOOK SAYS GET TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY, SO WE DID. ... |