Model year record
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 68,085 mi |
| Electrical system | 4 | 68,000 mi |
| Power train | 2 | 60,000 mi |
| Suspension | 2 | 114,343 mi |
| Tires | 2 | 7,300 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 100 mi |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 118,000 mi |
The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.