2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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 contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a squeaking sound coming from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with suspension strut spring control arm joint. The contact was informed that the suspension strut spring control arm joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615147, filed 2024-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11031367Apr 17, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 11008070Sep 26, 2024Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 10238430Jun 23, 2023Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2014-2020 S-Class (217 and 222 platform) vehicles…
- 10164810Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- 10167500Mar 20, 2014Thumping/rattling/clattering noises from area of rear axle. Primarily, and sometimes only, heard by rear-seat passengers.
- 10167499Mar 17, 2014The vehicle drops at the front axle on one or both sides by more than 2 cm overnight.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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