2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S550 years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550. That ranks 5th out of 10 S550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 38% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 31% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 57,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 332 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
Fuel smell in vehicle. Upon investigation found fuel pump flange cracked and leaking fuel. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. No warning lamps illuminated.
Fualty drive shaft problem
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that after refueling, there was abnormal fuel odor present inside and outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered…
Vehicle garaged in storage for summer. Upon returning strong odor of gasoline was detected. Reluctantly drove to dealership and prognoses was determined that (fuel pump strainer) had malfunction thus soaking the entire rear passenger compartment and seat cushion. Upon investigation Mercedes has had…
Upon refuling my automobile full i could smell a strong odor of gas fumes. Earlier that day i had an impact of my tire over a curb. Gas fumes could be smelled not so much on the outside of the auto but inside without abatement. Upon inspection by mercedes benz of stockton ca it was determined a…
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 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 S550 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 S550 | 54 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.