AI DamageMercedes-Benz S 560: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz S 560 across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 202 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 111 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic…
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
- Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic…
- Issue On certain subject vehicles, software for the communication module does not meet the current series…
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause…
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns
- Complaint Mercedes-Benz USA is currently experiencing limited availability of transmission fluid…
Repair videos
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.