2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 20 complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Airmatic front air strut/shock failure. The front left has failed on my car. It happened while driving and a short while after an accident and the two may be related due to the braking forces putting pressure on the front struts. The failure did not happen immediately after the crash. However, about a month later, or so, the car lowered and red warning light came on with a warning to to "pull over and stop driving immediately". I was driving normally, but I had the accident in late june.
Front of the car drools evenly about every four hours regardless if driving or parked. Emergency stops required when driving.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
- Air bags 32 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
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