2010 Mercedes-Benz E550

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz e550. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

30 complaints

38%

• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE
• TAKATA RECALL. FIRST STATED THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ONLY AFFECTED, NOW IT'S PASSENGER BAG AS WELL. TWO LETTERS ADVISING OF SAME, HOWEVER, NO PLAN IN PLACE TO CORRECT. RECALL CLEARLY STATES THIS IS A "LIFE THREATENING" SITUATION, YET NO PLAN IN SIGHT TO KEEP MYSELF AND MY FAMILY SAFE. UNSETTLING IS AN UN
• TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT MY 2010 MB E550 HAS A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG IN MAY OF 2016, TO DATE NO UPDATE ON WHEN IT WILL BE REPLACED. CONTACTED MB CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND TOLD NO WORD ON WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE. AS THIS IS MY PRIMARY VEHICLE THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I AM WORRIED ABOUT D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

27 complaints

35%

• THIS MY SECOND VEHICLE FROM MB AND AGAIN ONE WITH AIR SUSPENSION. THIS TIME THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES AND THE AIR SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT, EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, LEFT AND RIGHT, AT ONLY 43K MILES. THIS AIR SUSPENSION IS A LEMON PRODUCT
• AIR SUSPENSION IS LEAKING AIR OVER A COUPLE OF DAYS. *TR
• FRONT AIR STRUTS SUSPENSION FAILED WHEN CAR ISN'T IN USE. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND GOT DOWN. PART # 212-320-31-38 PART # 212-320-32-38 THERE ARE A LOT OF INCIDENTS OR CONCERN REPORTED WITH THIS SPECIFIC MERCEDES BENZ AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. MERCEDES BENZ NOT COVER THIS ISSUE BY MA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS MY SECOND VEHICLE FROM MB AND AGAIN ONE WITH AIR SUSPENSION. THIS TIME THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES AND THE AIR SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT, EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, LEFT AND RIGHT, AT ONLY 43K MILES. THIS AIR SUSPENSION IS A LEMON PRODUCT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

4 complaints

• IN JUNE 2011, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE CORNER, ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM. AT TIME OF THE BREAK, THERE WAS AN IMPACT SOUND, AS IF A PEBBLE HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANY OBJECT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS
• The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear subframe fractured. The contact went across the highway but was able to regain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The v
• Rear control arm attachment to subframe snapped off at the weld during breaking

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“IN JUNE 2011, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE CORNER, ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM. AT TIME OF THE BREAK, THERE WAS AN IMPACT SOUND, AS IF A PEBBLE HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANY OBJECT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

• WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, (BELOW POSTED SAFE SPEED LIMIT), THE FRONT BRAKES APPLIED JERKING THE CAR FIRST ONE DIRECTION AND THEN THE OTHER. THE DASH TRACTION CONTROL LITE CAME ON MOMENTARILY AS THE EVENT TOOK PLACE. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS RESULTING IN
• THE AIR SUSPENSION INTERMITTENTLY DROPS THE CAR, RESULTING IN A WARNING LIGHT THAT SAYS CAR TOO LOW, PULL OVER. YOU HAVE TO STOP THE CAR WHEREVER IT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AS THE CAR IS SO LOW IT RUBS THE WHEELS ON THE WHEEL WELLS. I'VE HAD TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF TWO DIFFERENT FREEWAYS AND UP IN THE
• AIRMATIC SUSPENSION FAILURE. CAR HAS EXCESSIVE LOWERING AFTER OVERNIGHT PERIOD OF SITTING AND UNEVEN RIDE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, (BELOW POSTED SAFE SPEED LIMIT), THE FRONT BRAKES APPLIED JERKING THE CAR FIRST ONE DIRECTION AND THEN THE OTHER. THE DASH TRACTION CONTROL LITE CAME ON MOMENTARILY AS THE EVENT TOOK PLACE. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS RESULTING IN ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

• THE VEHICLE SLAMS ITSELF INTO PARK WHEN MOVING UNDER 5MPH. THIS MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE ABOUT 75-80 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
• My car has this issue that when I am slowing down it will automatically shift to park and will not let me shift to drive until I turn the car off and on. When rolling to a stop, I've had a few instances where the car shifts to park and the car behind me almost hits me due to the car shifting on its
• THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE MAIN FUSE BOX CHART.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE VEHICLE SLAMS ITSELF INTO PARK WHEN MOVING UNDER 5MPH. THIS MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE ABOUT 75-80 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 78 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ E550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: THIS MY SECOND VEHICLE FROM MB AND AGAIN ONE WITH AIR SUSPENSION. THIS TIME THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES AND THE AIR SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT, EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, LEFT AND RIGHT, AT ONLY 43K MILES. THIS AIR SUSPENSION IS A LEMON PRODUCT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: IN JUNE 2011, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE CORNER, ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM. AT TIME OF THE BREAK, THERE WAS AN IMPACT SOUND, AS IF A PEBBLE HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD, BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANY OBJECT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, (BELOW POSTED SAFE SPEED LIMIT), THE FRONT BRAKES APPLIED JERKING THE CAR FIRST ONE DIRECTION AND THEN THE OTHER. THE DASH TRACTION CONTROL LITE CAME ON MOMENTARILY AS THE EVENT TOOK PLACE. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS RESULTING IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)