2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
83 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES S550. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED FLAMES WERE INSIDE THE GRILL AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE YARD FOR INSPECTION. THE FIRE CHIEF ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE HEADLIGHT UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R
Mileage: 51,000
MY NAME IS [XXX], AND I AM A RESIDENT OF QUEENS, NY. I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 07 MERCEDES BENZ S550 IN JULY OF 2009 FROM THE CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED DEALERSHIP WITH CPO WARRANTY. I HAD IT FINANCED WITH MERCEDES BENZ FINANCIAL. THE CAR HAD 34,000 MILES ON IT INITIALLY. OVER THE TIME SPAN IN WHICH I USED THE CAR, I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR MANY X'S TO THE SHOP. IN APRIL 10 THE TRANS. FAILED, AND IN MAY 2010 THE SUSP (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL/ ABC) SYSTEM FAILED. THESE WERE THE MAJOR ITEMS THAT REQ.'D WORK, BESIDES T
Mileage: 64,000