2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 31%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 5 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550, 31% 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.
“My wife was driving this vehicle when suddenly the steering locked up and almost caused her to crash. We then took the vehicle to house of imports mercedes in buena park to inspect the vehicle. Apparently the steering column was broken and they could not explain how it happen. I did some research and several other people have file a complaint and mercedes denies the problem. This is a serious issue and I recommend a recall on there vehicles before someone gets killed. We were very fortunate it happened on a back road and not on freeway...updated 11/06/14 updated 7/15/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10640885, filed 2014-10, 57,800 miles“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 miles“When steering wheel is released even for a few seconds, vehicle pulls hard to the right and will put you in the ditch if you are not paying attention. The vehicle should track straight when the steering wheel is released.”
NHTSA complaint #10388688, filed 2011-03, 332 miles“The contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz S550. The contact stated that the gear shift on the steering column fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was awaiting a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,599. Updated 01/12/16 updated 04/18/18”
NHTSA complaint #10781043, filed 2015-10, 61,599 miles“The contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz S550. While driving 15 MPH, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and nearly caused a crash. The contact was only able to steer the vehicle after the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but diagnostic testing was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. ..updated 11/11/14 the consumer stated there was no warning lights, on the dash when the steering went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615593, filed 2014-07, 24,000 milesRelated 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.
- 10038064Feb 23, 2011Mercedes-benz: there is a whining noise from the steering pump when turning.
- 10034609Feb 18, 2010Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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