1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The engine wiring harness for the engine of a 1997 mercedes-benz s500 has disintegrated due to a manufacturing defect. The mercedes manufacturer seemed to have used an inferior an unsuitable insulation for the wires, which, for no reason other than time, deteriorate allowing the wires to short and…”
“Multiple failures, with degradation of insulation on wiring in this vehicle. *tr”
“Multiple failures, with degradation of insulation on wiring in this vehicle. *tr”
“Multiple failures, with degradation of insulation on wiring in this vehicle. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.