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WDDNG9FB8AA••••••2010 Mercedes Benz S400
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2010 Mercedes Benz S400 build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
15on the model
8builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Equipment 1Engine 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringAug 2022
Airmatic Suspension sprung a leak and could not be driven safely due to the vehicle getting severely low where the tire and rim tucked into the wheel well. When the airmatic suspension fails the vehicle can get so low that it can scrape the roadway, hit bumps and damage parts…
Electrical SystemDec 2019
2010 s400 hybrid wont start first instance was less than 24 hour of purchasing car from local dealer. Lights all on but no crank. Started after and two weeks later it had to be towed because it completely wont start. Mbusa forum chat and several social media groups all around…
Electrical SystemJul 2016
The s400 hybrid has a habit of stalling when in a stop position. This requires a complete re-start at a stop light or after having come to a complete stop. In addition the air conditioning shuts off and does not come back on until you stop for a few minutes and re-start the…
Electrical SystemMar 2014
S400 is a hybrid from mercedes benz and when driven over 40 miles in distance then the AC will turn on no matter what. We tried to turn it off but can not. Mb dealer told us it is normal operations but this is a major issue as in the winter the AC also turns on. This has…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDDNG9FB8AA300045 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.