MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:26.302Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
68
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 61 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 61 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 61 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017

2010: 68 complaints

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YearComplaints
20050
20062
200737
200815
20094
201068
201161
201217
201316
201416
20152
20161
20172

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

44% · 30 reports
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Takata recall. Was informed of airbag defective condition over a year ago and nothing has been done to date by the mercedes dealership

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12

Takata recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06

Takata recall I was notified there is a recall on the airbags but that "Parts are not available" That has been mailed to me at least on 2 mailings. Not action has been taken by the dealer or Takata.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

Suspension

40% · 27 reports

Structure

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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In June 2011, I was driving at about 55 MPH when the windshield cracked and broke on the passenger side, in the corner, about midway between the top and the bottom.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-05

Also filed under Visibility

Electrical system

4% · 3 reports
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The manufacturer refuses to provide me with the main fuse box chart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-03

Steering

3% · 2 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-10-31Air bags18V043000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2020-04-24Defect petitionClosed 2020-10-09 Rear brake line failure
  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.