Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz E55

Mercedes Benz E55 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear air suspension springs (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz E55


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz E55

The Suspension problem

Started smelling fuel had 1/2 tank and thought something was wrong so I stopped to fill tank. Smell was so strong after tank was full I couldnt breathe and didnt leave station for over an hour. I thought car might explode. I finally found issue cause on a forum bad fuel senders.   Read details...

The Rear Air Suspension Springs problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz e 55. While driving 65 mph he heard 2 loud pops and then the vehicle collapsed to the ground. Sparks flew all over the highway, which almost caused a major crash. The air bag suspension on the rear of the vehicle had blown.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

2005 mercedes-benz e 55 amg customer states that he took the car in for service several times and was sent a recall #2005110001 after picking car up the next week same problems he was charged for service and wants to reimbursed* the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the vehicle never   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Sitting in 2006 E55 amg Mercedes Benz station wagon on Saturday August 29 2010 at shopping center in when right front airmatic suspension gave way. Car was not moving at time. Car now sitting in my driveway until this dangerous issue is resolved. Car has approx 38000 miles.   Read details...




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