Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz S Class


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class

The Front Suspension problem

My car's air-matic suspension system failed and my car is very, very low. It failed while I was driving fast on the freeway; I almost lost control of the car.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

Went to my car in the a. M. To go to work. Turned car on, a red light came on that said vehicle too low. Sensor came on and said airmatic system was not operating properly. In April 2010 I paid about $2500 to fix this issue.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

: the contact stated at various speeds the front end made a creaking noise while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the lower control arm support link, rear engine transmission mounts, and motor mounts needed to be replaced.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz S Class model year vehicles:



S Class Service Bulletins
S Class Defect Investigations