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Mercedes-Benz S560 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S560 since 2018, and 15 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
15
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2018-2020

Mercedes-Benz S560 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz S560 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz S560 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz S560 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 S560 problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Mercedes-Benz S560 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-1Visibility40
2019-5Steering100
2018-13Engine20,000100

Recalls 15

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Mercedes-Benz S560 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 S560

What years of the Mercedes-Benz S560 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz S560 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz S560?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz S560?

Steering, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S560 have?

15 recalls between 2018 and 2020. The 2019 model year has the most, with 10.

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