2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
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.
“The vehicle shuts off for a second the esp and ABS lights would come on, the steering wheel of the vehicle would get stiff, the brakes get stiff the headlights and interior lights would go off, and the command center would reboot. It seems like the vehicle is experiencing a brief electrical failure. I have been complaining of this problem since I purchased the vehicle as a certified preowned vehicle. The first time I took the vehicle to the dealership the replaced the steering control module and the problem persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10388348, filed 2011-03, 61,000 miles“Vehicle's body movement or damping motion while traveling on highway responds awkwardly. The vehicle has a waddle or a side to side motion instead of an up/down motion while traveling over the highway at 60 mph. My initial thoughts were to replace the vehicle's (air ride) struts. I chose to have Mercedes-Benz of Tyler analyze the vehicle ride problems which at that time involved the self -leveling adjustment (up/down) of the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz of Tyler determined and replaced the air compressor and valve block at 61,000 miles on March 16, 2023 to resolve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11591987, filed 2024-06“2007 Mercedes-Benz s550v seat belts keep locking and can not be used. Consumer states that the vehicle also have problems with the transmission, windshield wipers, and radio. The passenger seatbelt would lock and could not be used. The transmission was stuck in park, the windshield wipers would move all the time no matter if it was sunny or raining. The doors would not close properly. After the radio was turned off, static noise was heard. The steering control module was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10233932, filed 2008-07Related service bulletins
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
- 10034609Feb 18, 2010Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road.
- 10025901Jun 2, 2008Mercedes-benz: multifunction steering wheel being inoperative, this may be due to the electronics of the steering wheel being defective.
- 10023781Dec 1, 2007Model s550 4matic my 2007 -- check routing of high pressure power steering line.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
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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