MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 277 total NHTSA owner complaints and 0 federal recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Best S-Class Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All S-Class Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S-Class | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 S-Class | 9.4 / 10 | 6(1.3/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 S-Class | 8.3 / 10 | 12(2.7/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 S-Class | 7.7 / 10 | 46(10.2/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 S-Class | 8 / 10 | 34(7.6/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 S-Class | 9.4 / 10 | 7(1.6/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 S-Class | 8.1 / 10 | 16(3.6/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 S-Class | 7.6 / 10 | 29(6.4/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 S-Class | 9.1 / 10 | 22(4.9/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 S-Class | 8.7 / 10 | 29(6.4/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 S-Class | 5.9 / 10 | 51(11.3/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 S-Class | 7.5 / 10 | 25(5.6/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |