How many times has my S550 transmission rccurred?
I have an ’07 S550 that I bought new on April 2007. It now has 54,000 miles, so it’s out of the base warranty. I’ve had a transmission problem that has rccurred 3 times now. Here’s the scenario: I’m driving at a constant speed of 50-70 mph and I’ll step on the gas to pass another car or a pending red light.
How much does a Mercedes Benz S550 cost?
Make sure you have about $2000 a year budgeted for repair and maintenance. For the most part, my S550 ran well until I was told that the car had a blown head gasket and became a prime candidate for a trade in. That was a major disappointment for me considering I had maintained my vehicle like clockwork.
What to do if your Mercedes S550 is stuck in low gear?
After a few miles I notice that the car seems stuck in a low gear. When I step on the gas, the car revs to 2000 or 3000 rpm, but it does not go very fast. The solution is to pull over, put the car in park, turn it off, wait 30 seconds and then restart the vehicle.
Are there any complaints about the Mercedes’s class?
Only minor complaint is that the Harman Kardon stereo sound in the S-Class is not as good as the Mark Levinson in a Lexus and radio reception is not great for a car this expensive. The car is deceptively large so you will need parking sensors and a rear camera to aid with maneuvering shopping mall lots.
What are the problems with the Mercedes Benz S550?
Worst 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 Problems #1: Difficutly Going Into Gear 2007 S550 Average Cost to Fix: $1,600. Average Mileage: 59,000 mi #2: Transmission Failure 2007 S550 Average Cost to Fix: $4,100. Average Mileage: 53,000 mi #3: Car Drops Overnight 2007 S550 Average Cost to Fix: $1,100. Average Mileage: 89,000 mi
What causes a transmission leak in a Mercedes?
If you have the 722.6 transmission they have a common leak that if it is not fixed your car might go in LIMP Mode and even damage the Transmission Control Module. The common leak is caused by an aging O-ring that is very inexpensive compare to replacing the whole transmission.
What to do if you have transmission problems?
The solution is to pull over, put the car in park, turn it off, wait 30 seconds and then restart the vehicle. The transmission then seems to “re-set” itself and all is fine. What is going on here? I’ve had all the relevant service, including a transmission fluid change about 7k miles ago.