2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
The 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (10 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Airmatic Suspension sprung a leak and could not be driven safely due to the vehicle getting severely low where the tire and rim tucked into the wheel well. When the airmatic suspension fails the vehicle can get so low that it can scrape the roadway, hit bumps and damage parts under which can dislodge and cause an severe accident or pile up. Requesting a Nationwide Recall on all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Airmatic Suspension.
Airmatic Suspension sprung a leak and could not be driven safely due to the vehicle getting severely low where the tire and rim tucked into the wheel well. When the airmatic suspension fails the vehicle can get so low that it can scrape the roadway, hit bumps and damage parts under which can dislodge and cause an severe accident or pile up. Requesting a Nationwide Recall on all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Airmatic Suspension.
Airmatic Suspension sprung a leak and could not be driven safely due to the vehicle getting severely low where the tire and rim tucked into the wheel well. When the airmatic suspension fails the vehicle can get so low that it can scrape the roadway, hit bumps and damage parts under which can dislodge and cause an severe accident or pile up. Requesting a Nationwide Recall on all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Airmatic Suspension.
POWER ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION. CAR WILL NOT CRANK/ NO START. CAR WAS STATIONARY-PARKED.
POWER ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTION. CAR WILL NOT CRANK/ NO START. CAR WAS STATIONARY-PARKED.
Safety Rating for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P-SC-2015030006 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Replace Power Electronics
LI07.04-P-061585 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light with DTC 256809: PremAir sensor has a malfunction
2012080004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ S400
- 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 (current)
- 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 — 8 complaints
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 — 3 complaints
- 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 — 3 complaints
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
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- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints