I have had three tire bolow outs on my mercedes-benz, in identical situations, approximately 2 months apart. All three incidents happened on three different highways, at speeds approximating 60 MPH, and after approximately three hours of driving. The first incident occurred in april 2004, on I-95 in new haven. The second occurred in july 2004 on I-95 in delaware. The third occurred on september 7, 2004 in canada on highway 401 in kingston. These were the only occasions when I had driven in similar situations. Ie: for more than 3 hours on a highway at speeds of over 55 MPH, during this year. On all other occasions the trips were shorter than 3 hours. The wheels are different at each occasion. The first was passenger side front. The second was driver side rear, and the thired was driver side front. On each occasion, after returning home I have taken the car to the mercedes dealership in poughkeepsie, and they have assured me that there is nothing wrong with the car. I then contacted michelin tires, and they have assured me that there are no reported incidents similar to mine. The first two tires were discared. The third was inspected by sears auto center. There are no holes found. The tires according to sears had come off the rim. The tires involved belong to a set of 4 that I bought from tire-rack, and mounted by mercedes dealership in 2002. Since the first incident, I have diligently checked tire pressures weekly, in addition to visually inspecting the tires before driving. This cannot be a coincidence. I am now afraid to drive this car. Please investigate this matter as soon as possible.
The worst 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
- Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door
- Procedures on center console cup holder replacement (model 140)
- Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires
1998 Mercedes Benz S Class fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 |
| 5.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 |
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 6.0L 12‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 |
What 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class owners say
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The odometer sensor failed. Yh
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Questions about the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class
Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class, fewer than a typical S Class model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class?
Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class get?
Official estimates for the 1998 Mercedes Benz S Class range from 13 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.
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