2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the car was designed too low. when parked at a supermarket, publix in surfside miami beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. a north miami mercedes benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. a claim was.
6
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BODY/STRUCTURE
2 complaints- • The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. A claim was
- • The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.
“The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. A claim was”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints- • While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin
- • While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin
“While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin
“While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.
“The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. A claim was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal drivin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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