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Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic since 2022, and 10 recalls have been issued. The 2022 model year has 21 complaints, more than any other year, led by driver assistance and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
10
Worst year
2022
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2022-2022

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic years

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic problems

All model years combined.

  • Driver assistance
    9
  • Electrical
    6
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Engine
    1

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20226921Driver assistance4,80090

Recalls 10

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic

What years of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic?

Driver assistance, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (6) and fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4matic have?

10 recalls between 2022 and 2022. The 2022 model year has the most, with 9.

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