8 problems have been reported for the 2012 Mercedes Benz S550. The following chart shows the 4 most common problems for 2012 Mercedes Benz S550. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Steering |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Mercedes Benz S550 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz S550, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Mercedes Benz S550 with the Mercedes Benz S550 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 S550 is 8 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Mercedes Benz S550 is 20.