MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes Benz S500

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2004 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:19.578Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 12 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 12 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 12 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

2004: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200613
20072

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

6 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH

Suspension

3 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.

Service brakes

3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Systematic water intrusion by air cowl disabled electronics while driving and also long term caused a health issue respiratory neurological - two years homebound after was finally diagnosed w/unknown…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Also filed under Steering and engine

Steering

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

During rain storm, water seepeed ino air cowl into cabin-passenger side- flooded floor eventually sam electronic module under floor was damaged and shut off electronics in automobile while driving at high speed on freeway- with out power controls...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-12

Exterior lighting

2 of 12 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500 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 2004 Mercedes Benz S500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz S500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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