2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds 22 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most S-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 22), then Steering (3) and Electrical system (2).
The 2016 S-Class has 29 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 29 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (22 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Steering wheel will move in and out, but has stopped moving up and down. The steering wheel is stuck in the UP position. This has caused me to readjust all my seat settings and has made it more difficult to see the dash."
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"The leather dashboard came off. We were offered to fix it for $6,000, even though the car had an extended warranty through the dealership. Mercedes corporate and the dealership came back and said they would fix it for…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver's side CV-boot had cracked and was leaking oil. The contact…"
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"This car since new has had moisture in the headlight from rain or washing. MB has installed moisture packets in the headlights that they said would fix the problem. It never did. I called the dealership and complained,…"
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"I filled up my vehicle gas tank on [XXX] and immediately after pulling out of the gas station the engine symbol appeared on the instrument panel. On 5/23/24, I took my 2017 Mercedes Benz S550 4matic to Mercedes-Benz of…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-449 covers certain 2017-2019 S-Class vehicles (with C-Class, E-Class, and related coupe/convertible/CLS models) where an unfastened front seat belt may trigger only a steady warning lamp instead of the intended blinking lamp and audible tone. Dealers update instrument-cluster software. NHTSA complaints on 2015 S-Class filings most often name seat belts, structure, and the electrical system.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds 22 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most S-Class years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 22), then Steering (3) and Electrical system (2).
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 S-Class has 29 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 29 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class take?
W222 S 550 lists 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40 (~8.5 qt); W223 S 500 lists 0W-40 or 5W-40 (~7.7 qt). Verify the MB approval sheet on the oil container.
What does recall 21V-843 cover on the S-Class?
Certain 2021-2022 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles (9,120 units across those nameplates) where engine wiring may be incorrect—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
Which S-Class generations does this site track?
W222 (2012-2020) and W223 (2021-on).