Mercedes Benz S Class owners have reported 5 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's trunk lid lock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
There are no child safety locks on the rear doors. The manufacturer seems to think the fact that the door locks once the car is moving over a specific speed is good enough, the problem is a child can still pull the handle twice to open the door while it's moving, or simply lift the rear lock latch Read details...
My 2003 mercedes s500 has twice electronically self-closed it's trunk on two separate users, on two separate occasions. This vehicle has been taken to two separate mercedes dealers for the problem. One of those dealers replaced a number of parts. Read details...