2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
The 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CRACKS CAUSING A SHORT, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THIS HAPPENED TO US DURING A LONG DISTANCE TRIP AT NIGHT. THESE HEADLIGHT ARE NOT THE TYPE OF HEADLIGHTS YOU CAN PICK UP AT YOUR LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE AND CAN ONLY BE REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS. A WIRE HARNESS IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND AT OVER $1,900 PER LIGHT ASSEMBLY, MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD BE REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH THE DEFECTIVE WIRING. THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE LIGHTS GOING OUT AT NIGHT (IT HAPPENED TO US) AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IS REAL. I HAVE PHOTOS, BUT THE WEBSITE IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO LOAD. THE BROWSE BUTTON DOES NOT DO ANYTHING...
THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CRACKS CAUSING A SHORT, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THIS HAPPENED TO US DURING A LONG DISTANCE TRIP AT NIGHT. THESE HEADLIGHT ARE NOT THE TYPE OF HEADLIGHTS YOU CAN PICK UP AT YOUR LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE AND CAN ONLY BE REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS. A WIRE HARNESS IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND AT OVER $1,900 PER LIGHT ASSEMBLY, MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD BE REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH THE DEFECTIVE WIRING. THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE LIGHTS GOING OUT AT NIGHT (IT HAPPENED TO US) AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IS REAL. I HAVE PHOTOS, BUT THE WEBSITE IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO LOAD. THE BROWSE BUTTON DOES NOT DO ANYTHING...
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E-350 AND STATED THAT THE HANDS FREE MOTOR FUNCTION DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CAN'T RECEIVE INCOMING CALLS BY PRESSING ON THE RECEIVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 500.*AK UPDATED 03/19/07. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI91.10-P-048504 — SEATS
Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjuster
LI-54-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: MOUNTING BOLT OF HV CONNECTION TO HV BATTERY BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION. THE MOUNTING BOLT SHEARS OFF WHEN RETIGHTENED AT THE HV CONNECTION TO THE HV BATTERY. EXCESSIVE STRESS ON MOUNTING BOLT DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIGHTENING TORQUE OF 5NM. MODELS 221.095/221.195(HYBRID). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
2007100005 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MODEL S550, S600, S65, S63 MY 2007 - CHECK TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. *NJ
2006020007 — STRUCTURE:BODY
THE ROCKER PANEL WATER DRAIN GROMMETS MAY NOT DRAIN WATER PROPERLY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ S65
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — 0 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S65 (current)
- 2009 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — 0 complaints
- 2010 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — 0 complaints
- 2011 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — 0 complaints
- 2012 MERCEDES BENZ S65 — 0 complaints
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