2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 14% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to my car in the a.m. To go to work. Turned car on, a red light came on that said vehicle too low. Sensor came on and said airmatic system was not operating properly. In april 2010 I paid about $2500 to fix this issue. The dealership says part are only under warranty for one year and this happens. As my car is very well maintained, and this is the second occurrence, and most likely another $2500, I have given up. I would mercedes would stand behind their product.”
NHTSA complaint #10459994, filed 2012-05, 164,000 miles“My car's air-matic suspension system failed and my car is very, very low. It failed while I was driving fast on the freeway; I almost lost control of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10335598, filed 2010-06, 102,000 miles“2001 mercedes s500 passenger side front wheel dropped due to airmatic problem. It caused the passenger side tire to damage the inside fender and the front bumper. Fortunately the car was traveled with slow speed and was able to stop without causing further damage. If this was on the freeway it will causing accident and danger to driver & passengers and other cars surrounding.”
NHTSA complaint #10283045, filed 2009-09, 67,000 miles“The contact stated at various speeds the front end made a creaking noise while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the lower control arm support link, rear engine transmission mounts, and motor mounts needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10157585, filed 2006-05, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s 500. When the vehicle is parked, the airmatic remains lowered when it should not. The contact stated that corrosion occurred in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity, which caused deterioration of the hose. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v263000 (suspension), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 129,000 and current mileage was 129,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239277, filed 2008-08, 129,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V263000Jun 12, 2007On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S Class 2000–2004, CL Class 2000–2004
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class
21 complaintsInterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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