There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550, but owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 problems reported by owners
| 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 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
- Structure › Body — 2
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Seat Belts › Front — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Sep 24, 2024
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.
Suspension · reported Jun 2, 2024
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…
Parking Brake · at 205,000 miles · reported May 22, 2023
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.
Suspension · at 131,989 miles · reported Feb 8, 2023
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…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 170,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 2022
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.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550?
Owners report power train problems most often (13 reports), followed by suspension (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.