Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 8 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz S550


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz S550

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz S550v4. The contact stated that while driving and approaching a stop at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. Several unknown warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Tl the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, he started to smell burning brake pad odor inside of the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated the park brake malfunction warning message was illuminated.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

I have 2008 mercedes S550. The car suddenly started making noise in the front and I called dealership. They told me the brakes are gone and even rotors are damaged. I had no indication all this time I was driving that the car had no brakes as no brakelights came on.   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

I was on a snow covered road in my neighborhood driving about 10-15 mph and attempted to make a right turn. The car kept going straight and slid off the road. The esp stability control and abs failed to operate at that point. This was after a recent reprogramming by the dealer.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

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   Read details...




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