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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2008-07-09 · campaign 2008-242 · 33 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been programmed with incorrect software calibration data during the manufacturing process. This could affect various functions such as: The electric fuel pump may not receive a signal which, in case of a crash, may prevent the fuel pump from disconnecting as designed; The maximum speed limiter may not be activated; The fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; A stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; The speedometer may be out of tolerance which, as a result, may indicate inaccurate vehicle speed; The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system may reduce the emission level applicable to the vehicle, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate incorrectly. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module.
Electrical
2008-03-19 · campaign 2008-089 · 81 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an improperly manufactured Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM-F). This could interrupt electrical supply to, and impede the functioning of, the wiper system, steering wheel adjustment, headlamp and turn signal operation. Loss of wiper function could hamper the driver's visibility, while a loss of headlamp illumination would render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and pedestrians, as well as affecting the driver's visibility during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, causing property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the SAM-F module.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S550 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| S550 4matic 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| S600 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
| S63 AMG 6.2 L Automatic (S7) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
| S65 AMG 6.0 L Automatic (S5) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
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