I am replacing the rear rims for the 3rd time in 1 year. The 2 amg rear rims keep cracking under normal driving conditions. This is absolutely ludicrous. I have driven for nearly 30 years and never had to keep replacing cracked rims like this. These rims are nearly 1500 each.
The worst 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Recall number 17V816000 · Recall details
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550, S550 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 17V251000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic 92
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic / 9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
- A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially...
- This document is intended as a pre-case diagnostic reference for transmission related concerns
What 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When parking the car. Transmission in drive and foot on brake. When the ignition button is pushed to turn car off, the car goes into neutral not park. The car will go into park when the door is opened. The car has rolled and can cause an accident if not careful. Was told this is normal operation with this model. Think it is unsafe. Every other car I have driven including mercedes go into park when ignition is pushed with car stopped and foot on brake.
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Questions about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic, fewer than a typical S550 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4matic have?
2 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages and seat belts.
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