Mercedes-Benz S550 steering problems
22 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
133 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
43,450 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 66 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
22 of 133 complaints match this topic (16.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10388688 · 2011-03-07 (March 7, 2011)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 332 miles reported. Look up ODI 10388688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10554582 · 2013-12-03 (December 3, 2013)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10554582 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10615593 · 2014-07-23 (July 23, 2014)
TL* 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 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10615593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10640885 · 2014-10-02 (October 2, 2014)
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...UPDATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 57,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10640885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781043 · 2015-10-09 (October 9, 2015)
TL* 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*LJ UPDATED 04/18/18*JB *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 61,599 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781043 at NHTSA ↗