Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz S550.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated while driving 35-40 mph, the message "safety" was temporarily displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle on several occasions, the message " safety " was displayed on the infotainment system screen. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the messages "active head lamp inoperative" and "service required. Do not shift gears" were displayed. The contact also stated that upon shifting into drive (d), the gear shift indicator displayed that the transmission was in park (p). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and had become undrivable. An independent mechanic replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The mercedes-benz dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,310.
Even change to new tires, the air pressure up to 37 and always after 1 week or so, down to 33, complain and change tire and still have the same result. You could only check the tire pressure after you run for a while. Massage chair, after operation and all the sudden it stop. Clock in the cabin doesn't change even you set it up and the internal said the right time and the front doesn't change.
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated while driving 40-50 mph, the vehicle was shuddering intermittently. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was misfiring. The mechanic related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.