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Mercedes-Benz S-Class by year
The S-Class is a small car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl. NHTSA lists 95 recalls and 1,036 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 S-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl… | 13–21 | 0 | 45 |
| 1996 S-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 14–18 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 S-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 14–18 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 S-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 6-cyl… | 13–18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 S-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 13–18 | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 17–18 | 5 | 159 |
| 2001 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl… | 16–18 | 6 | 184 |
| 2002 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl… | 16–18 | 4 | 120 |
| 2003 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl | 14–18 | 4 | 74 |
| 2004 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl… | 13–19 | 6 | 50 |
| 2005 S-Class | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl… | 13–19 | 2 | 26 |
| 2006 S-Class | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 13–19 | 1 | 32 |
| 2007 S-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 13–17 | 3 | 66 |
| 2008 S-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl… | 13–16 | 2 | 24 |
| 2009 S-Class | 5.5L 12-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl… | 13–17 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 S-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 13–21 | 0 | 34 |
| 2011 S-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 14–21 | 2 | 19 |
| 2012 S-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl… | 14–21 | 3 | 14 |
| 2013 S-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 S-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 5 | 25 |
| 2015 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 15–26 | 7 | 43 |
| 2016 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 15–26 | 6 | 16 |
| 2017 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl… | 16–26 | 10 | 16 |
| 2018 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–22 | 11 | 20 |
| 2019 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 4-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl… | 16–23 | 11 | 12 |
| 2020 S-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 16–23 | 5 | 6 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz S-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your S-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz S-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete S-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz S-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 S-Class (184). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, suspension and electrical system.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2018 S-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 11. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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