2004 Mercedes Benz S55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S55 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz S55. That ranks 4th out of 4 S55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz S55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Mercedes Benz S55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz S55.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Active body control leakage alignment and strut issues drive below 30 miles hours when notification appears unable to solve problem for years. Was not ware of problem until 10/20/14. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz S55 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz S55?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz S55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz S55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S55 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.