Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 20 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Electric Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
Steering wheel will move in and out, but has stopped moving up and down. The steering wheel is stuck in the up position. This has caused me to readjust all my seat settings and has made it more difficult to see the dash. Read details...
The steering column went bad. It started making noise, but not warning lights came on. If I had continued to drive it, it probably would have crashed. The car only had approximately 22,000 miles on it. Read details...
Vehicle cut on fire while sitting lucky outside, the corner of engine passenger side bellow the headlight stores the suspension air pump and electric hydraulic steering pump. . Base on my inspection the ehps heated and set on fire. Someone saw the car on fire and called fire dept. . Read details...
When steering wheel is released even for a few seconds, vehicle pulls hard to the right and will put you in the ditch if you are not paying attention. The vehicle should track straight when the steering wheel is released. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated while parking the vehicle he noticed that the "power steering malfunction" light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Read details...