Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 problems
Share of the 37 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz E550 complaints by model year
Best E550 years: 2016, 2015, 2017. Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 recalls (4)
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550:
Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and expanded the scope to all E-Class vehicles through MY 2008.The complainants alleged a strong odor of…
What 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 32 →
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.
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 previous owner mentioned it to me as well I didn't thank to much about it till the smell has gotten so bad that the windows have to be rolled down to be able to breathe in the vehicle
Suspension
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 garaged at home. On September 25, 2018 the strut on the front left (driver side) catastrophically failed causing the car to pull hard to the right as the front left dropped violently. I have contacted Mercedes Benz USA to report this issue for their investigation. My current information is the strut experienced an internal failure as reported by the mechanic, but would need further investigation to determine exact root cause. …
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 independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes, rotors, and ball joints were faulty, and all four tires were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact purchased the vehicle on July 4, 2017. Less than three years after driving off of the used car lot, the serpentine belt fractured, the brakes did not work, the ball joints were faulty, the tires were worn, and the front passenger side air bag did not work. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Wheels & tires
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 independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes, rotors, and ball joints were faulty, and all four tires were worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact purchased the vehicle on July 4, 2017. Less than three years after driving off of the used car lot, the serpentine belt fractured, the brakes did not work, the ball joints were faulty, the tires were worn, and the front passenger side air bag did not work. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Purchased car in August 2007, have driven 40,000 miles and have replaced 2 stock rims, 6 after-market rims and five relatively new tires due to just average potholes that any other car would simply roll over. Part of the problem is the low profile tires but there appears to be a deeper problem with the suspension. When this car hits a small pothole or even a deep manhole cover it takes a very hard, teeth jarring hit to the front end suspension. I also drive a competing brand 8-cylinder sedan which is very near to this Mercedes in size and weight but hardly feel the bumps that pound the Mercedes.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 8-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 21 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 a good car?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 E550 rates avoid: 2.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the E550 at the same age. It is one of the E550 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550?
The fuel & propulsion system — 32 complaints, 86% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (4) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550, the most recent from November 19, 2024 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz E550?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2015 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2011 and 2007. See the full Mercedes-Benz E550 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 31% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.