Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission stuck in gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz S Class


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class

The Automatic Transmission problem

On a major thoroughfare proceeding to accelerate and vehicle cut off while driving remaining hesitant when accelerating. Drove vehicle to dealership, test performed. It was determine that there was problem with the transmission. Parts ordered and vehicle repaired.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

2 weeks ago the shifter on the car started to get harder and harder to get out of park. Last week the car's shifter was stuck in park position and does not move. I had to tow the car to a mechanic and they have to replace the whole shifter.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz S Class model year vehicles:



S Class Service Bulletins
S Class Defect Investigations