2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Wheels Problems

“The rims on the car cracking. I replaced the rims in the two front wheels and now the right rear rim is cracked, I have reported this previously to your commission including sending pictures. The dealer does not want to accept responsibility. In the future probably the 4th wheel rim will have the same fate.”

“After the car had been operated for ~20k miles, it was time to take it in for tire replacement. This was expected seeing as the stock tires are a soft compound tire. While at the tire shop, it was determined the front passenger rim, and rear driver side rim, we both cracked. The front had four cracks on the inside edge of the rim, and two cracks on the rear rim. After discussing this issue with my local dealer, he informed me that many customers have complained about soft aluminum rims installed on the mercedes s class. …”

“On 10,2018 I noticed loss of air pressure on the left front tire. After inflating the tire twice, I brought the car to an authorized dealer who told me that there is a crack on the rim. After 5 day's the rim was replaced with a new one. The explanation given to me was that I hit a pot hole. This past week the same happened on the right front wheel, giving me the same explanation. This time I took picture of the rim and noticed that there 3 cracks in the inner aspect of the rim in a radial fashion. Personally I don't recall biting a pothole or anything else. …”

“Brought my vehicle to my mechanic because of noise that recently appeared in my car. To my surprise the mechanic stated that my engine is completely failing and would require an entire new engine. I purchased this car less than two years ago with an estimated 79,000 miles. Vehicle currently has an estimated 112,000 miles. Never missed a service interval for the vehicle. Now several components of the engine are completely failing.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. While driving, the vehicle began to wobble without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rims were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Three of the four rims could be repaired, but the remaining rim had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The rims were the original equipment. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 01/05/2017”