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2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

61,095 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 16 complaints (56.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior318.8%
Transmission and shifting16.3%
Engine operation16.3%
Electrical and battery issues16.3%
Steering behavior16.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
9
Service Brakes
3
Electrical System
2
Visibility/Wiper
2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
1
Engine
1
Steering
1
Structure:Body
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags9
Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Visibility/Wiper2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
Steering1
Structure:Body1

Air Bags: 9; Service Brakes: 3; Electrical System: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Body: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
1
2017
1
2018
1
2019
7
2020
2
2022
2
2024
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20141
20171
20181
20197
20202
20222
20242

2014: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 7; 2020: 2; 2022: 2; 2024: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11140621 · 2018-10-16 (October 16, 2018)

IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A WET ROAD, THE CAN BUS FAILED, DISABLING ALL OR NEARLY ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS. AT THE TIME, NUMEROUS WARNING MESSAGES AND LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASH FOR SRS, ABS, SEATBELT PRETENSIONER, ETC. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF USING THE START-STOP BUTTON, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE. ACCORDING THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, A REAR BLIND SPOT RADAR SENSOR IS CORRODED, AND CAUSED A SHORT IN THE CAN BUS. THIS EXACT FAILURE HAS OCCURRED WITH AT LEAST ONE OTHER VEHICLE, DOCUMENTED HERE: …

Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11140621 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11495654 · 2022-12-01 (December 1, 2022)

Parking brake pedal assembly failed. Yes it's available for inspection. My home is on a hill, a functioning parking brake is required to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Personal mechanic identified issue and replaced part. There were no warning lights or lamps indicating an issue.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11495654 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10620788 · 2014-08-07 (August 7, 2014)

STARTED IGNITION, IDLE FOR ABOUT 3 MINS WARMING UP THE ENGINE. PREPED TO LEAVE TO CURRENT DESIGNATION. REVERSE, PULLING OUT TO THE RIGHT I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT, CAR SHUTS OFF, ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH. TURN OFF AND RESTARTED. AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE IN REVERSE REPEATING THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT... CAR STALLS AGAIN.... I FINALLY MAKE IT HOME BECAUSE I WAS NOT SURE IF THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I PARKED, TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT MADE A WEIRD IDLE NOISE MAYBE 4X LOUDER THEN STANDARD BUT DEEPER. AND BOOM STALL…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,260 miles reported. Look up ODI 10620788 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11458582 · 2022-03-28 (March 28, 2022)

I was driving in the Dallas area at highway speed (approx 70mph) during rush-hour traffic when a crackling sound presented in the dashboard area from what appeared to be the sound system (Harmon Kardon surround system). This was immediately followed by the unmistakable smell of burning plastic or something similar. Smoke coming from the center speaker in the dashboard followed subjecting car occupants to potentially hazardous smoke and chemicals resulting from the fire.All signs suggested an electrical fire which was alarming considering this o…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11458582 at NHTSA ↗