Mercedes-Benz S400 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes-Benz S400 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes-Benz S400 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes-Benz S400 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz S400 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical14
- Engine7
- Fuel system5
- Transmission2
- Suspension2
- Driver assistance2
- Wheels1
- Steering1
- Acceleration1
Mercedes-Benz S400 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 5 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 16 | Electrical | 69,000 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz S400
What years of the Mercedes-Benz S400 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz S400 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz S400?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz S400?
Electrical, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by engine (7) and fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S400 have?
2 recalls between 2010 and 2013. The 2012 model year has the most, with 2.
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