MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2005 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:28.395Z

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 2005

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

2005: 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.

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Airbag light came on in 2005 smart car. Maintenance book says get to dealer immediately, so we did. This is a common problem that should be a recall. The wiring harness needed replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-14

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-09-29Interior lighting06V028000 On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on September 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V028000 · Interior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Mercedes Benz S Class?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.