Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz S Class

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.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz S Class

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 problem

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...

The Front Suspension Springs problem

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...

The Suspension Noise problem

I'm probably not the first complain about this subject, as a simple search on   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

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...




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