2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 022018

S550

  • 91,000 miles
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.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 202014

S550 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 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

- Edgefield, SC, USA