MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz S Class

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1997 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:03.378Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012

1997: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

Show complaint excerpts

Multiple failures, with degradation of insulation on wiring in this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-04

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz S Class reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz S Class?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 200% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz S Class have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.