MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2005 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:14.794Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz S Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 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 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaints 2012
2005: 2 complaints
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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, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH
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MERCEDES BENZ S 500 HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 12,000 TO 14,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER IS TRYING TO BLAME BRAKE FAILURE ON RUST ON ROTORS DUE TO LACK OF USE OF VEHICLE. I DON'T THINK THE MANUAL WARNS ABOUT THIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090514

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090514

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060929 — interior lighting

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 OPERATIO

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 SC

Campaign 06V028000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V028000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
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, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.