2013 Mercedes-Benz S550
Only 7 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 7 total reports mention: wheels.
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I leased this car new in 2013, since 06/06/2013 this car has been back in shop for same problem 8 times, bubbles on the tires which cuts open the tire at the edge of the wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-26
Also filed under Tires
Exterior lighting
2 of 7 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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A Retaliatory Action to cause personal harm. Believe original vin was placed on this car because of a complaint against medical doctors now under investigation. Took pictures and other proofs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550. While driving 65 MPH, the headlights dimmed without warning. The headlights did not provide enough illumination to drive safely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-24
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that the rear passenger side of the vehicle was a half of a inch higher than the rear driver side. The vehicle was taken to dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.