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Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic since 2018, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2018 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
1
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2018-2020

Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic years

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Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic complaints by model year

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

201820192020

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    3
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-2Acceleration10
2019-2Seat belts10
2018-4Transmission10

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic

Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 560 4matic

What years of the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic?

Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic have?

1 recall between 2018 and 2020. The 2020 model year has the most, with 1.

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