Door Control Modules May Fail on Mercedes-Benz S500

Problem overview

A door control module/actuator may fail. Our technicians recommend finding an expert to repair them. Taking the door trim panels off requires expert knowledge because they can break and the pieces are very expensive.

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Mercedes-Benz S500 vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

2006 Mercedes-Benz S500

2005 Mercedes-Benz S500

2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

2003 Mercedes-Benz S500

2006 Mercedes-Benz S500

2005 Mercedes-Benz S500

2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

2003 Mercedes-Benz S500

Average mileage: 135,000 miles

(50,000 - 220,000)

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Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Door Control Modules May Fail on Mercedes-Benz S500

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Mercedes-Benz S500 vehicles with this problem

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