CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (13 reports).
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54Owner complaints
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2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 problems
Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
I went to replace my low beam and high beam bulbs on the passenger side and found that the wiring for the low beam had 0 insulation on it and I installed the new high beam bulb and the wires starting arcing causing the car to turn off the high beams and start smoking from the headlight assembly.
Vehicle's body movement or damping motion while traveling on highway responds awkwardly. The vehicle has a waddle or a side to side motion instead of an up/down motion while traveling over the highway at 60 mph. My initial thoughts were to replace the vehicle's (air ride) struts. I chose to have Mercedes-Benz of Tyler analyze the vehicle ride problems which at that time involved the self -leveling adjustment (up/down) of the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz of Tyler determined and replaced the air compressor and valve block at 61,000 miles on March 16, 2023 to resolve the problem. Although no recalls were found for this vehicle, I've spoken with other owners who own S-Class vehicles and discovered N
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passengerâs side and front driverâs side air suspension had failed, and the vehicle was leaning and was unstable. Additionally, the message "Parking Brake - Check Manual" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 205,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was bouncing and pulling to the left and the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front strut and radial knuckles needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V608000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was 131,989.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact also stated that he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 10 minutes. Additionally, the vehicle had failed to start on several occasions even though there was fuel in the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown diagnostic test was completed. Additionally, the contact stated that the front suspension was previously replaced but had failed again
2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (13), Suspension (12), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 has been fixed?
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