Mercedes-Benz S550 — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | REAR WINDSHIELD, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, FRONT WINDSHI... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2016 | 18 | TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY ... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2015 | 58 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ S550. WH... | Average |
| 2014 | 36 | I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. SP... | Above Average |
| 2013 | 10 | I LEASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2013, SINCE 06/06/2013 TH... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2012 | 8 | THERE IS AN PLASTIC PLUG IN THE OIL SYSTEM THAT LE... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2011 | 9 | I HAVE 20 INCH WHEELS ON THE CAR AND IN THREE YEAR... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2010 | 22 | WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED EVEN FOR A FEW SEC... | Excellent Reliability |