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Mercedes Benz S55 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Mercedes Benz S55 since 2002. The 2002 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
0
Worst year
2002
Model years
2002-2006

Mercedes Benz S55 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz S55 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz S55 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz S55 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2002200320042006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz S55 problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Mercedes Benz S55 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-2Engine00
2004-1Suspension00
2003-4Electrical00
2002-5Engine00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz S55

What years of the Mercedes Benz S55 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz S55 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz S55?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz S55?

Suspension, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and electrical (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz S55 have?

No recalls on record.

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