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2007 Mercedes-Benz S550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints542 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage66kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 has problems

54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train130
Suspension120
Electrical system112
Vehicle speed control90
Engine80
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags30
Fuel/propulsion system30
Steering30
8 other systems110

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other S550 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S550 median. How we score

'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S550 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2007 MB S550 BASE MODEL STALLED AS I WAS MERGING ON TO THE EXPRESSWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER SITTING ON SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR 20MINS, I STARTED THE CAR AND IT WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE AND WHEN I ACCELERATE THE NOISE GETS LOUDER. I DROVE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP. I WAS…
Complaint 11204093 · Apr 27, 2019 · 100,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 6 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS MADE A THUMPING SOUND WITHOUT WARNING. THE ISSUE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST…
Complaint 10909336 · Sep 23, 2016 · 76,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER AND SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDUCTOR PLATE AND VALVE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…
Complaint 10817117 · Dec 30, 2015 · 67,000 miles

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