Mercedes Benz S Class owners have reported 68 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
When temperature falls below 17 degrees f, the vehicle drop to unsafe level, and message says airmatic stop car vehicle too low. The tires will start rubbing on liner. Called dealer they said temperature in germany does not go that low, well this car is sold in us, and they need to make it work. Read details...
As I was driving the airmatic system failed and cause the car to lower to an undrivable height, I checked and found that this is a major problem for this model. Read details...
I'm probably not the first complain about this subject, as a simple search on Read details...
The airmatic system on my Mercedes Benz s-500 has failed for a second time. The car-body dropped and is resting on the tires, making it impossible to operate the vehicle. Read details...