2008 Mercedes Benz S550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S550 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz S550. That ranks 4th out of 10 S550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 21% | 73,455 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 138,805 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 78,013 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 78,013 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz S550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz S550.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Iâm reporting a serious safety issue with the balance shaft sprocket in my Mercedes-Benz S550 (M273 engine, 273.968). This is a known defect that causes the sprocket to wear out far too early due to poor material design. When it wears, it throws off the engine timing, leading to check engine…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering intermittently. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been…
We were traveling home and our TPMS indicated a tire failure. The PSI starting dropping rapidly. We took the tire off and found that only 4 " of rubber holding the back sidewall together on the tire. I then inspected the other tires on the car (which were purchased and installed at the same time)…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the message "SAFETY" was temporarily displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle on several occasions, the message " SAFETY " was displayed on the infotainment…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS SUDDENLY REAR-ENDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT HEAD REST AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SUSTAINED BROKEN BONES IN HIS NECK AS WELL AS INJURIES TO HIS…
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 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 S550 | 54 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz S550?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz S550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.