2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 has 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.5x the segment average of 22. 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.
78
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
AIR BAGS
30 complaints- • 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
“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
When Problems Appear on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
Based on 42 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 72K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
SUSPENSION
AIR BAGS
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Mercedes-Benz E550 Service Intervals
Service A / Service B alternating schedule. Requires MB-approved oil (229.5 spec typically).
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Mercedes-Benz New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
EQ EV battery warranty is 10 years/155,000 miles
These are the terms for a new Mercedes-Benz. If you're buying a used 2010 E550, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mercedes-Benz dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
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:
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz E550 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 78
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 22
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