Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC (2015–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All S550 4MATIC model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Other or unknown7 32%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 23%
• Wheels2 9.1%
• Vehicle speed control2 9.1%
• Brakes2 9.1%
• Air bags2 9.1%
• Body and structure1 4.5%
• Seat belts1 4.5%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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