Other Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 16 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Other Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Other Fuel System problems
15
Other Fuel System Pump problems
1

Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of Mercedes Benz S550

The Other Fuel System problem

I purchased this vehicle in July 2020. I did a through check for recalls, warranty problems and could not identify any with this vehicle. From the get go the check engine light would come on. I checked the codes and they indicated an "electrical fault on bank 1, oxygen sensor 1.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Pump problem

Aggravating noise associated with high pressure fuel pumps, tick, tick, ticking noise at any speed. Complained to dealer, but despite exchanging pumps, noise persists. Complained to mbusa, was told this was a 'normal noise'. Sounds like an oxymoron to me.   Read details...




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