Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz S Class

Mercedes Benz S Class owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission stuck in gear (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz S Class

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz s55 amg. The contact stated that he was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. The vehicle was taken to a local shop where it was diagnosed that the shifter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   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...

The Power Train problem

2012 mercedes s550. Consumer states vehicle slid backwards in parking lot the consumer stated the safety issue was regarding the vehicle being put in the neutral position after turning off the engine.   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

Shifter stuck in park. There are probably hundreds, possibly even thousands of mercedes owners that have experienced this problem. For no apparent reason and without any warning the shifter locks in park.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

While vehicle was parked inside garage consumer's child bumped park pawl causing vehicle to roll backwards out of garge and down driveway. Consumer jumped head frist through window and depressed brake pedal by hand to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.   Read details...




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