Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2014 Mercedes Benz S550.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Loud Noise problems |
Rear brake pads incorrectly installed from the factory. Both inside brake pads were installed on the rear caliper found that pads on the right rear were worn down to 4-5mm also found that right rear rotor has uneven grooves from brake pads.
The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the brake pads were corroded. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the brake pads were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the same diagnostic was provided to the contact. The contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz S550. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle downshifted and suddenly there was a hard shift when the accelerator pedal was depressed or when stopped at a traffic light. The contact also noticed that there was a loud noise near the rear of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the tilt function feature on the right passenger mirror failed. When functioning properly, the right passenger mirror tilted downward and to the right when the vehicle was placed in reverse; therefore, the driver could see all objects to the rear passenger side of the vehicle and in the vehicle's blind spot. The mirror failed to return to the driver's setting after shifting the vehicle into drive after being in reverse. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the rear suspension system and the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that they were unable to locate a failure with the mirror. The rear suspension system and the rear brakes were replaced; however, the failure with the mirror persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.