2007 Mercedes Benz S550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S550 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550. That is the most of any S550 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 24%), typically at around 65,561 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 24% | 65,561 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 22% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 20% | 64,122 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 15% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 11% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 52,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 117,061 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 205,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz S550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I went to replace my low beam and high beam bulbs on the passenger side and found that the wiring for the low beam had 0 insulation on it and I installed the new high beam bulb and the wires starting arcing causing the car to turn off the high beams and start smoking from the headlight assembly.
Vehicle's body movement or damping motion while traveling on highway responds awkwardly. The vehicle has a waddle or a side to side motion instead of an up/down motion while traveling over the highway at 60 mph. My initial thoughts were to replace the vehicle's (air ride) struts. I chose to have…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passengerâs side and front driverâs side air suspension had failed, and the vehicle was leaning and was unstable. Additionally, the message "Parking Brake - Check…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was bouncing and pulling to the left and the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact also stated that he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that…
Other Mercedes Benz S550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 S550 | 16 | 10 |
| 2016 S550 | 15 | 5 |
| 2015 S550 | 41 | 5 |
| 2014 S550 | 24 | 5 |
| 2013 S550 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 S550 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 S550 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 S550 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 S550 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 54 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S550 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.