2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“Purchased a certified preowned mercedes benz s5550 4 matic. Complete steering failure occurred an hour after purchase (after 20 miles of driving). The car's steering wheel was spinning freely, and no control over the front wheels was possible while in motion. Vehicle had to be recovered by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10554582, filed 2013-12, 52,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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