2004 Mercedes Benz S500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S500 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500. That ranks 5th out of 13 S500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 104,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz S500 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 | 6 | 50% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 25% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 25% | 109,716 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 17% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500.
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.
The dash board lights lose their ability to illuminate the dashboard and the back airbags on the suspension keep deflating
Suspension problem
Systematic water intrusion by air cowl disabled electronics while driving and also long term caused a health issue respiratory neurological - two years homebound after was finally diagnosed w/unknown cancer
The trunk wiring harness have wires that the protective covering has shred and all come apart. Causing writers to touch. Locks not to lock. Truck won't open and license plates lights are out
License playe light out short causes srs light to come on and have to be reprogrammed. There is now an sis defective light due to the wiring. My truck does not power close. Happens at all times. And while turning it caused an error for turn lights
Other Mercedes Benz S500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 S500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 S500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 S500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 S500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 S500 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 S500 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 S500 | 55 | 0 |
| 1999 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S500 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.