2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S400 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400. That is the most of any S400 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 63%), typically at around 80,505 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 63% | 80,505 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 19% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 74,213 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 413 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Airmatic Suspension sprung a leak and could not be driven safely due to the vehicle getting severely low where the tire and rim tucked into the wheel well. When the airmatic suspension fails the vehicle can get so low that it can scrape the roadway, hit bumps and damage parts under which can…
Power electronic control unit malfunction. Car will not crank/ no start. Car was stationary-parked.
The computer control unit for the hybrid motor has failed on my and many s400s. This causes car to stall out at stoplights or while driving. This is a safety issue.
Strong gas orders from interior after fill up. Stationary, in motion, stopped. To the point of nausea and light headedness. 2011 is on recall list for gas pump and sender replacement, plus warranty extension to 15 years for this problem. This needs to also include the 2010 s400 hybrids vehicle has…
THE CAR FIRST STARTED TO STOP INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL AT THE TRAFFIC INTERSECTION, THEN I WAS ABLE TO START IT AGAIN AFTER SHUTTING EVERY THING DOWN. THEN A MONTH LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN. THIS COULD BE A VERY…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S400 model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.