Model year
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2008. Under the matched names S, S550, and S63, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 24 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S550 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), TIRES (4), ENGINE (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 81 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 48 complaints
- 2003 28 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 66 complaints
- 2008 24 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 25 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 29 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2008. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| S550 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| S63 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Recalls for S550
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for S550
19 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for S550
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S63 AMG · 6.2L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| S550 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S550 4matic · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| S600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| S65 AMG · 6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.