2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 suspension problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is an ongoing issue with the front and rear air shocks. They don't inflate properly. Sometimes they inflate and sometimes they don't. This is a risk because my suspension system is not stable. The problem has been confirmed by Astorg Mercedes-Benz. Yes, the problem has been inspected by an…”
filed Feb 24, 2023
“Driving Home Late Going 75 mph in Michigan when hitting brakes the car became unstable felt like it wanted to spin out of control. Hitting brakes at speeds above 30mph made car want to spin out of control.. Took car to MB dealer. Told them car was unsafe to drive and almost killed self hitting…”
filed Feb 23, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier Remedy In…
LI35.10-P-078931 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026
Suspension problems in other E550 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 E550 | 20 | 33% |
| 2007 E550 | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.