2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“I brought a car from a car dealer in tampa Florida and when i got the car i noticed that the car would not pickup speed after pressing the gas pedal and it was asking me to turn off the engine or it will fail . also when i tried to put in coolant. I seen a milky substance that was coming out of the hoses and in the overflow tank of the coolant reservoir which indicates issues with the heads or head gasket . also the title i got says salvaged which i asked if there was anything wrong with the car and the car dealer told me no . never disclosing that the car has been salvaged . …”
NHTSA complaint #11430316, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that the top of the vehicle that was connected to the windshield shattered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that this was a safety issue and advised the contact to file a complaint. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10897733, filed 2016-08, 69,000 miles“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
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10027844Aug 21, 2008Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. Opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. Outside…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
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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