MYRModel Year Report

2011 Mercedes-Benz E550

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:57.971Z

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
61
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2011: 61 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

52% · 32 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns 2011 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact stated that while her son was driving 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-28

Suspension

33% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing air suspension system.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-05

Service brakes

3% · 2 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

3% · 2 reports
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Beginning sometime in May 2013, the car began leaking fumes into the passenger cabin which made me very ill.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-21

Engine

3% · 2 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    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.

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    2018-07-31Air bags16V363000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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.

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  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

2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V363000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 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.