Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 12 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz E550


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz E550

The Service Brakes problem

Dealer reports that, in addition to the dangerous corrosion on rear subframe covered by the extended warranty program, the rear brake lines are dangerously corroded and may fail at any time. I inquired about how this is even possible as I am accustomed to vehicles with cupronickel brake lines that   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz E550. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure with the adaptive cruise control may have been associated with the front and rear braking system.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Brake line corroded leaking. Fuel line ccorroded   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz E550. While driving various speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a squeaking noise. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicators were illuminated and the rear brake lights failed to   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

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.   Read details...




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