2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 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 had to replace both front air shocks around 90,000 miles. No off road driving. Both air struts leaked within 4 months . Suspension warning light cane on first. Then a message to stop the car and not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #11124439, filed 2018-09, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz S550. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle lowered, indicating that there was suspension failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/01/15 updated 12/7/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10730608, filed 2015-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166991Jan 31, 2014Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
- 10025881Jun 4, 2008Mercedes-benz: vehicle does not lower at front axle and airmatic visit workshop is displayed in the instrument cluster. Model 221.171/186 (s550 (2007) and s550 4 matic (2008).
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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