Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 22 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 (15 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 | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Electric Power Assist Steering System problems |
I loss my electric steering assist!!! takes 2 gorillas to turn the wheel I was able to stop without crashing into anything 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...
Purchased a certified preowned Mercedes Benz s5550 4 matic. Complete steering failure occurred an hour after purchase (after 20 miles of driving). The car's steering wheel was spinning freely, and no control over the front wheels was possible while in motion. 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...