21 problems have been reported for the 2012 Mercedes Benz E550. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2012 Mercedes Benz E550. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Steering | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Suspension | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Wheel |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Mercedes Benz E550 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz E550, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Mercedes Benz E550 with the Mercedes Benz E550 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 E550 is 21 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Mercedes Benz E550 is 23.