Mercedes-Benz S550 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
58 complaints (290% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ S550. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BULGING DISC AND SEVERE NERVE DAMAGE TO
2014 Mercedes-Benz S550
36 complaints (180% of segment average)
Main issue: I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. SPEED WAS 55MPH. VAN PULLED IN FRONT OF ME AND DECELERATED. MERCEDES MAINTAINED SPEED AND WAS CLOSING RAPIDLY. APPLIED BRAKES HARD TO AVOID REAR ENDING VAN. *TR
Safe to Buy
2012 Mercedes-Benz S550
8 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Mercedes-Benz S550
9 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Mercedes-Benz S550
10 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Mercedes-Benz S550
18 complaints — well below segment average