Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 19 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission noise (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz S550

The Power Train problem

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   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

My 2007 mb S550 base model stalled as I was merging on to the expressway in heavy traffic. After sitting on side of the road for 20mins, I started the car and it was making a whining noise and when I accelerate the noise gets louder. I drove the car to the nearest mercedes-benz dealership.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Without any warning the transmission went out on 2007 mercedes S550 with only 40,000 miles on it. I purchased the vehicle brand new and had maintained service with mercedes and had all the records. The car was a few months out of the manufactures warranty yet I been very well maintained and had low   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Fualty drive shaft problem   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

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.   Read details...




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