NHTSA Complaint #11609520 — 2018 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11609520
Vehicle	2018 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 19, 2024
Date Filed	August 19, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almost got into a car accident because the car started shaking and the steering wheel closed up before the engine completely failed. Additionally, the airbags did not go off. It could've been a fatal accident because he was driving on the highway. The problem was confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified mechanic. The car has had problems since I bought it. The tire pressure would always go down. The steering wheel and car would shake at times, and the tires had to be replaced two times within two years.

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