Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz S550

Mercedes Benz S550 owners have reported 23 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ball joint (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz S550


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz S550

The Suspension problem

Fualty drive shaft problem   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front driver and passenger side ball joints exhibited an abnormal noise, making it difficult for the contact to control the vehicle.   Read details...

The Strut Failure problem

Wife driving 45 mph on 4 lane hwwy right front of car falls down on tire pulled off road soon as possibile right front air strut failed ruined tire damaged fender luckly only 45 mph not 80 mph on I-75 interstate or 130 mph on autobon in germany or somebody could have been dead   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise when completing a turn in either direction or when traveling over a road bump. The steering wheel would also shake abnormally.   Read details...

The Air Suspension Springs/bags problem

The contact's daughter owns a 2011 mercedes-benz S550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed that the air suspension had collapsed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure.   Read details...




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