Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 3 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Takata recall vehicle airmatic suspension failed again today driving on the highway. . . This is the second time this has happened. I'm fed up with mercedes!.
In stop and go traffic approaching an intersection on a wet road, the can bus failed, disabling all or nearly all safety systems. At the time, numerous warning messages and lights appeared on the dash for srs, abs, seatbelt pretensioner, etc. The engine would not turn off using the start-stop button, and the vehicle would not shift out of drive. According the dealer service center, a rear blind spot radar sensor is corroded, and caused a short in the can bus. . Read more...
While driving around a slight curve, (below posted safe speed limit), the front brakes applied jerking the car first one direction and then the other. The dash traction control lite came on momentarily as the event took place. This event has occurred numerous times in both directions resulting in excessive wear and chaffing on the outer tread of each front tire. Mercedes technicians ruled the car was reacting according to design and the cause was worn tires (even though the tires still had 5/32 inch of tread left. The tires are the original continental 245/40 r 18 tires that came on the car and still have 3/32 inch of tread above the wear indicators. A professional tire dealer informed me that the tires were in deed worn but not enough to fail state inspections. Mercedes allowed me to leave on this un-safe condition and closed work order complaint!.