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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Problems by Year

The definitive luxury saloon. The W222 is an engineering masterpiece but features immense electrical and air-suspension complexity that makes used ownership a gamble without a warranty or deep pockets.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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2013–20202 issues

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Buying Tips for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)

  • ✓The Airmatic or Magic Body Control suspension must be flawless; listen for pump noise and check if the car sags overnight
  • ✓Test every single interior electronic feature (massage seats, screens, ambient lighting, rear entertainment)
  • ✓Look out for NOX sensor failures on diesel (S350d) models, which are almost guaranteed around 60k miles
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