Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz S500

Mercedes Benz S500 owners have reported 19 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz S500

The Suspension problem

The dash board lights lose their ability to illuminate the dashboard and the back airbags on the suspension keep deflating   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Right front end continuously lowering for months. Tried filtering abc fluid and changing filters several times, finally pump failed and required replacing at $4,000. Oem pump only available. After repair, advised that the valve block may still need replacing for an additional $4,000.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes S500. The contact stated that they had to take the vehicle to the dealer twice for the check engine light and for an alignment in the past two years. The contact had to replace the aromatic struts on the vehicle twice because of a failure, the exhaust pipe and   Read details...

The Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem

1999 mercedes-benz 2500. Consumer writes in regards to various safety defects on vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects concerning electric stability control, brakes, body, steering, suspension, wheels, engine, power train, and the electrical system. Updated 10/23/2017   Read details...

The Front Suspension Springs problem

This complaint is related to a 2002 mercedes-benz S500 with rear wheel drive and the "airmatic" suspension system. After parking the vehicle and shutting off the ignition, loud banging noises came from the airmatic suspension compressor at the front right of the vehicle.   Read details...




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