Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 air suspension a common complaint?

Yes. NHTSA lists 27 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 E550, which is 40% of all 68 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 E550 air suspension?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 E550.

At what mileage does the E550 air suspension usually fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,000 miles.

Did suspension complaints cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 E550.

How does 2010 compare to other E550 years for suspension complaints?

The 2010 model year has the highest share at 40%, followed by 2011 at 33%, while 2012 through 2017 show far fewer or no complaints in this area.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 27 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550, 40% of all 68 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 68,000 miles. No related recall covers this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 27; 40% of 68
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Air suspension struts fail and the car drops overnight while parked, sometimes settling to near the ground.
A dashboard warning light for suspension danger illuminates while driving, prompting drivers to pull over.
Rear air springs, solenoid distribution valve, or airmatic compressor are cited as failing, causing the rear end to sag while stationary.
Front struts fail even after prior replacement, with owners reporting repeat left or right strut failures.
Air struts fail unpredictably, either while parked or while driving at any speed, with the front end sometimes dropping to only a couple of inches off the ground.
Cold weather appears linked to overnight sagging in some reports, with the issue not appearing in warmer months.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2015, latest Feb 24, 2023.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Feb 2023; peak Jan 2015 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by E550 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201027 (40%)
201120 (33%)
20121 (6%)
20134 (25%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 air suspension a common complaint?: Yes. NHTSA lists 27 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 E550, which is 40% of all 68 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 E550 air suspension?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 E550.
At what mileage does the E550 air suspension usually fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,000 miles.
Did suspension complaints cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 E550.
How does 2010 compare to other E550 years for suspension complaints?: The 2010 model year has the highest share at 40%, followed by 2011 at 33%, while 2012 through 2017 show far fewer or no complaints in this area.