There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,400 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Apr 28, 2016
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s55. While the vehicle was idling, the contact was informed of flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 100,000 miles · reported Nov 25, 2014
I have been experiencing problems with my vehicle getting stuck in "park" after multiple tries (Sometimes in excess of 30 minutes) it will release allowing me to shift into reverse or drive. I have not been able to drive my car for the last few weeks because of this issue, once after getting it to shift gears I drove around the corner from my home and put it in park at the stop sign (Prior to taking a trip far away from home) it became stuck again (Obstructing traffic) and it took me over 30 minutes (Again) to get it to shift again, I drove back home! The pse pump that operates the trunk…
Power Train · at 69,400 miles · reported May 11, 2014
When I start s55 amg after the car had been sitting over night, I find difficult to move the gear lever from p to r; after a few tries only it moves from park position to reverse. This problem does not appear after driving, until the next day. Now I AM scared to drive my car thinking I'll get stuck with this gear lever moving problem, or some unforeseen accident may occur as a result gear getting stuck. On google search, I read several mercedes owners complaining on this matter, stuck-park-problem. Federal safety standard requires you to press on the brake to shift the car out of park. It is…
Structure · at 50,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2013
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s55. The contact stated that the trunk automatic push button failed, causing the trunk to close on independently. In addition, the front and rear suspension would drop numerous times, causing the tires to wear prematurely and the seat belt retractor to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the suspension failure several times; however, the contact did not know what part the dealer replaced for the suspension failure. The failure was not corrected. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55?
Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,400 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.