Visibility Problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 6 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
4
Side/rear Glass problems
1
Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of Mercedes Benz E550

The Wiper problem

The panaramic sunroof had gotten stuck open and gears or something are not engaging at times, sounds like motor grinds and the sunroof slips off track and closed unevenly. Will not open back up.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

In June 2011, I was driving at about 55 mph when the windshield cracked and broke on the passenger side, in the corner, about midway between the top and the bottom. At time of the break, there was an impact sound, as if a pebble had hit the windshield, but I didn't see any object.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...




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