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Mercedes Benz S550 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the Mercedes Benz S550 since 2007. The 2007 model year has 54 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
73
Recalls
0
Worst year
2007
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2007-2008

Mercedes Benz S550 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz S550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz S550 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz S550 complaints by model year

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

20072008

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz S550 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    15
  • Electrical
    15
  • Suspension
    14
  • Engine
    14
  • Acceleration
    10
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Tires
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Wheels
    1

Mercedes Benz S550 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20088319Electrical70,00001
20077554Transmission70,00000

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Mercedes Benz S550 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 S550

What years of the Mercedes Benz S550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz S550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz S550?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz S550?

Transmission, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (15) and suspension (14).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz S550 have?

No recalls on record.

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