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Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic since 2015, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 11 complaints, more than any other year, led by visibility and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
4
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2015-2017

Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic years

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Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic complaints by model year

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

201520162017

How we calculate this

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Most common Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic problems

All model years combined.

  • Visibility
    5
  • Wheels
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Body
    1

Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-2Transmission20
2016-11Visibility10,10010
2015-6Visibility30,00022

Recalls 4

See all 4 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic

Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

  • Jan 27, 2022 Warranty extension 2016-2017Engine

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic

What years of the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic?

Visibility, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (3) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic have?

4 recalls between 2015 and 2017. The 2017 model year has the most, with 2.

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