2007 Mercedes Benz E550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (17) · Fuel System, Gasoline (14) · Wheels (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
32 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Service bulletins (97)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Visibility/Wiper 2026-04-25 · PSL-NCU Return Parts 4/24 · Other
the part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing pdc. the deadline for all dealer returns is no later than thursday, may 14, 2026. after may 14th, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. these parts should be
Showing the 6 most recent of 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i filled up gas and start the car, it has gas smell. seems like fuel is pooling on the left side on top of the fule filter module underneath the cushion. searched the internet and found out it is a common problem on mercedes. …”
2020-07-29 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“car smells like gas inside and out until about half a tank after reviewing mercedes benz forms in the benz world website it is a very common problem with the e500 and e550 in the years between 2005 and 2008 vehicles there are numerous complaints about it and not sure when it started i've just recently purchased the vehicle but the previous owner pr…”
2018-10-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 97,000 mi“takata recall vehicle airmatic suspension failed again today driving on the highway...this is the second time this has happened. i'm fed up with mercedes!…”
2018-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 104,000 mi“after filling up the fuel tank there is a strong odor of gasoline. i smells inside and outside of the car until the car reaches three quarters of a tank or less. i have read in the mercedes benz forums that alot of people are having problems with this! i am driving a ticking time bomb.…”
2018-09-27 · Suspension · 36,000 mi“i wish to report an issue with the air-matic suspension on my 2007 mercedes benz e550. i had the air struts replaced a few years ago with mercedes benz parts at the dealership and have driven approximately 16,000 miles since replacement without accident. the car has 36,000 miles currently and is driven exclusively in town, on paved roads, and gar…”
2017-07-26 · Wheels · 128,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e550. while driving various speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a squeaking noise. the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. the contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicators were illuminated and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independen…”
2016-03-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e550. while fueling the tank at the service station, fuel spilled onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel container was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 04/22/16*lj the consumer stated no replacement pa…”
2015-10-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 78,015 mi“i just noticed a very potent gas odor on the rear both right and left side of the car. there are no leaks on the garage floor or my driveway. i know there was a recall for the 2003-2006 e-class, but was there one for 2007-2009 models as well? i just noticed it today and i am the 2nd owner of the vehicle, car has about 78k on the odometer.…”
2015-10-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“smell strong gasoline every i fill up the gas tank.…”
2014-12-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline“strong odor of gasoline after filling gas tank to registered full level. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.