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Mercedes Benz S320 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Mercedes Benz S320 since 1995. The 1997 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and seat belts problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
0
Worst year
1997
Model years
1995-1997

Mercedes Benz S320 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz S320 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz S320 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz S320 complaints by model year

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

199519961997

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz S320 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Mercedes Benz S320 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-6Airbags01
1996-1Electrical00
1995-4Electrical00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz S320

What years of the Mercedes Benz S320 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz S320 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz S320?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz S320?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (2) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz S320 have?

No recalls on record.

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