Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz s-class has 0 recalls, 24 complaints.
0
Recalls
24
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I’m reporting a serious safety issue with the balance shaft sprocket in my Mercedes-Benz S550 (M273 ... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | About 2 to 3 weeks ago I suddenly started smelling faint gas outside the vehicle on the driver side.... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | TIRES | We were traveling home and our TPMS indicated a tire failure. The PSI starting dropping rapidly. W... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the message ... |
| Jul 23, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | SUNROOF DON'T WANT TO CLOSE. NEED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER |
| Sep 2, 2018 | SUSPENSION | I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT AIR SHOCKS AROUND 90,000 MILES. NO OFF ROAD DRIVING. BOTH AIR STRUTS LE... |
| Aug 1, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE HAS A STRONG GAS ODOR WHILE DRIVING BUT PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIC OR PARKED... |
| Mar 25, 2018 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE W... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | EVEN CHANGE TO NEW TIRES, THE AIR PRESSURE UP TO 37 AND ALWAYS AFTER 1 WEEK OR SO, DOWN TO 33, COMPL... |
| May 11, 2017 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | I BOUGT MY CAR 5 MONTHS AGO I HAVE 52,667 MILES ON IT LAST WEEK MY CAR JUST BROKE DOWN IT WAS TOWED... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED... |
| Feb 28, 2016 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE HYRDO LOCKED AT 66000 MILES AND FAILED A PISTON ROD ACCORDING TO MERCEDES. CAR WAS MAINT... |
| Oct 17, 2015 | WHEELS | HEADING WEST ON I-10 AROUND 7PM ON OCTOBER 17, 2015 JUST BEFORE MILE MARKER 42. ROAD CONSTRUCTION C... |
| Apr 12, 2015 | TIRES | I PURCHASED 4 NEW 255/45/ZR18 EXTREMECONTACT DWS ABOUT 13 MONTHS AGO AND NOW ALL 4 TIRES HAVE A BULG... |
| Jun 20, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ S550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE... |
| Mar 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Mar 14, 2014 | TIRES | MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS 255/45ZR18 99Y AS+ INSTALLED ON 2008 MERCEDES S550. TIRES TREAD IS "CH... |
| Aug 22, 2013 | TIRES | THE TIRE TREAD ON THE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS SHREDS OR CRUMBLES. MICHELIN CALLS IT "CHUNKING... |
| Aug 10, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | I WAS IN UNFAMILIAR AREA. REMOTE KEY WOULD NOT OPERATE. WHEN USING SMALL KEY TO ENTER VEHICLE CAR SI... |
| Mar 4, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | MERCEDES BENZ, S550, 4MATIC, 2008. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND ... |