Mercedes-Benz E550 years to avoid
More than twice the E550's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz E550 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes-Benz E550 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E550 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags89
- Suspension51
- Electrical11
- Brakes10
- Body9
- Steering8
- Engine6
- Visibility5
- Fuel system4
- Driver assistance4
- Transmission3
- Wheels2
Mercedes-Benz E550 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 91 | 2 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 94 | 1 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 93 | 2 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 71 | 16 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 72 | 16 | Airbags | 24,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 62 | 17 | Airbags | 69,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 21 | 61 | Airbags | 71,000 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 22 | 68 | Airbags | 69,000 | 3 | 0 | Avoid |
Recalls 12
Mercedes-Benz E550 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz E550
What years of the Mercedes-Benz E550 should you avoid?
2010 and 2011. Each has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz E550's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2010 alone has 68, mostly about airbags and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz E550?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E550?
Airbags, with 89 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (51) and electrical (11).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E550 have?
12 recalls between 2010 and 2017. The 2017 model year has the most, with 5.
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