2007 Mercedes Benz E550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E550 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz E550. That ranks 3rd out of 13 E550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (18 complaints, 49%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz E550 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 49% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 38% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 11% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank (EA13003) — opened Mar 15, 2013, closed Dec 19, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When I filled up gas and start the car, it has gas smell. seems like fuel is pooling on the left side on top of the fule filter module underneath the cushion. Searched the internet and found out it is a common problem on Mercedes.
Car smells like gas inside and out until about half a tank after reviewing mercedes benz forms in the benz world website it is a very common problem with the e500 and e550 in the years between 2005 and 2008 vehicles there are numerous complaints about it and not sure when it started i've just…
Takata recall vehicle airmatic suspension failed again today driving on the highway...this is the second time this has happened. I'm fed up with mercedes!
After filling up the fuel tank there is a strong odor of gasoline. I smells inside and outside of the car until the car reaches three quarters of a tank or less. I have read in the mercedes benz forums that alot of people are having problems with this! I am driving a ticking time bomb.
I wish to report an issue with the air-matic suspension on my 2007 mercedes benz e550. I had the air struts replaced a few years ago with mercedes benz parts at the dealership and have driven approximately 16,000 miles since replacement without accident. The car has 36,000 miles currently and is…
Other Mercedes Benz E550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 E550 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 E550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 E550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 E550 | 16 | 4 |
| 2013 E550 | 16 | 5 |
| 2012 E550 | 17 | 4 |
| 2011 E550 | 61 | 3 |
| 2010 E550 | 68 | 3 |
| 2009 E550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 E550 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 | 37 | 4 |
| 2006 E550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 E550 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz E550?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz E550?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercedes Benz E550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E550 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.