Mercedes-Benz E550 Problems by Year
Mercedes-Benz E550 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E550 year: 2007, 2010, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 E550: 68 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2011 E550: 61 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 E550: 37 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 E550: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2006 E550: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 E550: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E550 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 90 | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 56 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz E550 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 E550 | 2 | 5 | — | Communication | |
| 2016 E550 | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 E550 | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 E550 | 16 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 E550 | 16 | 5 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 E550 | 17 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 E550 | 61 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 E550 | 68 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 E550 | 4 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2008 E550 | 15 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 E550 | 37 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 E550 | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2005 E550 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E550 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (37), 2010 (68), 2011 (61) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical E550 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz E550?
Air Bags, with 90 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E550 have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.