I have an 07 S550 Sport, (107k miles) had it close to 5 years now and ive never had any hard mechanical issues except for one of the airbags going shortly after buying, only things ive done is replace batteries, parking brake motor and rear window regulators. other than those few things, car has been absolutely bulletproof and never has left me stranded. It amazes me every time i get behind the wheel.
@@kennethmay6343 i still have it today, still running very strong and still love it. Ive got a cracked windshield though… just saving so i could fix it. and some sensore for the gas tank level went bust. BUT MECHANICALLY STILL STRONG!!!
@@UngovernableKebab That’s cool to hear, what about the air suspension? How do you control it where are the buttons? And any problems with the airmatic before?
@@kennethmay6343 never had any new issues with the airmatic system. i just have the lifting button on the dash. and it works very well. people really exaggerated the unreliability of it. Very comfortable ride
I just purchased a S550 07 and I'm having problems with it staying started once it turns over. I also have a hard shaking with the engine once I get on the freeway Boy I wish I would have completed more research on this vehicle. Thank you for the info.
There great cars just expensive to maintain,and so very frustrating at times but it's the price we pay to drive the BEST, that's why LEXUS is economically the much better buy by far....Im really thinking about that 2014 S550 4MATIC,but keeping it REAL i just might go with the LEXUS LS 460L,we'll see....
Wow. Is there anything that works on this car? I assume it wasn't taken care of properly. I have one 07 S550, has only 56k miles. Everything works like there is no tomorrow. Good luck 👍
I have the same 2007 MB s550 and went thru exactly same problems and I ve reached to my limits, the air struts out changed em , air compressor out changed , air valve block changed yesterday, windows will not work just driver side ok, transmission leak and shop worked on it yesterday and will see if it leaks again, starter was dead changed it , batteries rear and front replaced. one problem after the other and never ending .since 2019 I spent like $12.000 to fix parts so the choices are to keep and deal with it or just get rid of it.
The 07 was the worst year for the S class, it had too many kinks, never buy the first year of a new model with these cars, it will always have major issues, or the computer will not talk to the car to keep it in tip top shape. No matter how much maintenance you give it, this was a bad year for Mercedes, they should be ashamed of themselves. 2008 and newer had less problems, and they made parts easier to be fixed. I have the 08 model and I changed a few things on my own, blower motor, fuel pump, and upper radiator hose... but that's it. My AC wasnt charging either, and that was a nightmare... $500 later, it works... go figure...
I had to change the compressor, but I had it installed by a mobile mechanic, and he was not able to reset it, so it costs me $200 to have the compressor reset after he installed it.
to be honest i used the same car s 500 2007 for more than 5 years I haven't never faced any of the problem you said it is very relible car it's milge now about 200k mile which is about 320000km the only problem that ifaced its the car over starter i replaced in agency with 3 keys about 3000 dollar
I have the same year and model, and I’m having the same problems. I’m trying to not sale it but these repairs are bankrupting me. It’s a nice car an a pleasure to drive when it’s not having any problems.
Even i face with same kind ofissues and problem on my end was in ECU... Guys tru to repair it but after 3 months problem came back... Second pass of repairing make things worster. now my ECU block is not working at all...
The 2006 & 2007 W221 Mercedes Benz had these typical problems! However in 2009 when they updated & changed some of the engineering the W221 was alleviated of most of the problems you are showing. I hope someone on this channel can confirm or enlighten me….
We can’t compare Japanese car expenses with German cars . If we can’t afford the expenses for this kind of cars , so it is better to buy Toyota or Honda,.. . Having a luxury car = having a luxury bank account otherwise it is nightmare.
Not true at all you can find parts and ppl that will not bankrupt you. You just have to do the research and find what parts are interchangeable because they use parts from other auto makers and other brands just put a Mercedes badge on it and upsell it.
I know this is an old video but if you see this message, please get yourself a reputable mechanic shop that knows wtf they are doing. These cars are bulletproof. I'm not joking. Every Mercedes I've owned has been nothing but excellent. I have 3 of them today. My 2010 s550 4matic with 102k miles. A 2013 cl63 amg with 56k and a 2009 e550 4matic with 87k miles. Reg. Maintenance and that's it.
Seems like maybe you bought this as a flood car and didn't know it. You know all those cars from the hurricanes don't get properly tagged as salvage. So they clean them up and roll it up north. But the corrosion starts to kick in from the flood water like the shocks bearings and anything that takes lubricant to operate correct plus electronics the wires get calcified
Andriy Tsyuman Thank you , I’ve been thinking of one and thought I should go with 09 to get rid of some problems . Once I had a Jag and what I did to get rid of small gremlins I had some one else change all the big expensive things ,then I took it to the dealer and had them look over everything it cost $500 ,they Fixed and adjusted things so the car was whole afterwards . Do you still have yours ?
How many oxygen sensors did you replace and how much was it???? Exactly which batteries were replaced and how much were the batteries???? How much was the tune up????
I have an 07 S550 Sport, (107k miles) had it close to 5 years now and ive never had any hard mechanical issues except for one of the airbags going shortly after buying, only things ive done is replace batteries, parking brake motor and rear window regulators. other than those few things, car has been absolutely bulletproof and never has left me stranded. It amazes me every time i get behind the wheel.
What’d you end up doing with the car
@@kennethmay6343 i still have it today, still running very strong and still love it. Ive got a cracked windshield though… just saving so i could fix it. and some sensore for the gas tank level went bust. BUT MECHANICALLY STILL STRONG!!!
@@UngovernableKebab That’s cool to hear, what about the air suspension? How do you control it where are the buttons? And any problems with the airmatic before?
@@kennethmay6343 never had any new issues with the airmatic system. i just have the lifting button on the dash. and it works very well. people really exaggerated the unreliability of it. Very comfortable ride
Do you still have it ?
Whomever replaced the batteries, spark plugs didn’t do you any favors. These cars are bullet proof when maintained correctly.
Nope that’s the 70s-90s models
Really ? I want one
I just purchased a S550 07 and I'm having problems with it staying started once it turns over. I also have a hard shaking with the engine once I get on the freeway
Boy I wish I would have completed more research on this vehicle. Thank you for the info.
Ok someone did bad engine work on your car, or it needs motor mounts
You might want to check if it’s your balance shaft. I heard this was common problem on their engines.
U talk to slow and don’t get to the point. Be straight forward. To much bs
There great cars just expensive to maintain,and so very frustrating at times but it's the price we pay to drive the BEST, that's why LEXUS is economically the much better buy by far....Im really thinking about that 2014 S550 4MATIC,but keeping it REAL i just might go with the LEXUS LS 460L,we'll see....
Had 3 lexuses
Don’t believe the hype
Get a benz
I have a 2014 lexus Ls460l . Never had any problems if you dont want no problems get the lexus
@@rockflock4698 Very true.
@@cedricwade926 Only if you can afford the upkeep,if not definitely get a LEXUS..
Wow. Is there anything that works on this car?
I assume it wasn't taken care of properly.
I have one 07 S550, has only 56k miles. Everything works like there is no tomorrow.
Good luck 👍
I have the same 2007 MB s550 and went thru exactly same problems and I ve reached to my limits, the air struts out changed em , air compressor out changed , air valve block changed yesterday, windows will not work just driver side ok, transmission leak and shop worked on it yesterday and will see if it leaks again, starter was dead changed it , batteries rear and front replaced.
one problem after the other and never ending .since 2019 I spent like $12.000 to fix parts so the choices are to keep and deal with it or just get rid of it.
Same
You probably bought a lemon. Also the 2007 was the worst year for the S Class W221. 2010 facelift and up is SOLID with proper maintenance.
The 07 was the worst year for the S class, it had too many kinks, never buy the first year of a new model with these cars, it will always have major issues, or the computer will not talk to the car to keep it in tip top shape. No matter how much maintenance you give it, this was a bad year for Mercedes, they should be ashamed of themselves. 2008 and newer had less problems, and they made parts easier to be fixed. I have the 08 model and I changed a few things on my own, blower motor, fuel pump, and upper radiator hose... but that's it. My AC wasnt charging either, and that was a nightmare... $500 later, it works... go figure...
They should be ashamed
What was wrong with your AC?
I had to change the compressor, but I had it installed by a mobile mechanic, and he was not able to reset it, so it costs me $200 to have the compressor reset after he installed it.
@@theologicallife.....1103 thank you for your reply, ac problems with my s550 also
Should I buy a 2009 s550 130k miles
to be honest i used the same car s 500 2007 for more than 5 years I haven't never faced any of the problem you said it is very relible car it's milge now about 200k mile which is about 320000km the only problem that ifaced its the car over starter i replaced in agency with 3 keys about 3000 dollar
I have the same year and model, and I’m having the same problems. I’m trying to not sale it but these repairs are bankrupting me. It’s a nice car an a pleasure to drive when it’s not having any problems.
Get a LEXUS,definetly won't have those problems...
Stop telling us Gucci wearers that gap is just as good.
It isn’t.
@@mercedesbenzs600bash I like the name lol
Someone in my area trying to sell an 07 stating it has only 32k miles. I'm like yeah right buddy!!
It could be true, I bought mine 5 years ago from a doctor it only had 41k miles on it
Very possible
I drove a famous lawyer around, his has exactly 22k on it as we speak. They’re out there.
@@JackSoffalot agree'd, just purchases one last week with 62k
Super possible. Got an 08 2 years ago with 29k miles, one owner.
Even i face with same kind ofissues and problem on my end was in ECU... Guys tru to repair it but after 3 months problem came back... Second pass of repairing make things worster. now my ECU block is not working at all...
How long ago did this problem start and what's the symptoms????
Correct, it's the ecu are the main before replacing parts of the car. Same problem here.
The shaking is from bad coil packs
The 2006 & 2007 W221 Mercedes Benz had these typical problems! However in 2009 when they updated & changed some of the engineering the W221 was alleviated of most of the problems you are showing. I hope someone on this channel can confirm or enlighten me….
I bet there not original miles you bought it thinking it had only 42 k miles
Unfortunately, a 150k brand new doesn’t translate to Camry repair bill price tag
Why do you keep driving it after finding these issues? This is comically negligent.
You are doing a maintenance... What is the problem?
We can’t compare Japanese car expenses with German cars . If we can’t afford the expenses for this kind of cars , so it is better to buy Toyota or Honda,.. .
Having a luxury car = having a luxury bank account otherwise it is nightmare.
Even having the bank account is not the issue, they still break.
Not true at all you can find parts and ppl that will not bankrupt you. You just have to do the research and find what parts are interchangeable because they use parts from other auto makers and other brands just put a Mercedes badge on it and upsell it.
What a nice gent.thanks I was on my way to buy this car.you helped me
Have you fixed it and sold it? May be its just a lemon
I know this is an old video but if you see this message, please get yourself a reputable mechanic shop that knows wtf they are doing. These cars are bulletproof. I'm not joking. Every Mercedes I've owned has been nothing but excellent. I have 3 of them today. My 2010 s550 4matic with 102k miles. A 2013 cl63 amg with 56k and a 2009 e550 4matic with 87k miles. Reg. Maintenance and that's it.
Should I buy a 2009 s550 130k miles ?
Broken or burnt sensor chip on ground under the hood I see this all the time
Seems like maybe you bought this as a flood car and didn't know it. You know all those cars from the hurricanes don't get properly tagged as salvage. So they clean them up and roll it up north. But the corrosion starts to kick in from the flood water like the shocks bearings and anything that takes lubricant to operate correct plus electronics the wires get calcified
Compare to bmw 7 these are very reliable. Struts are common
Really people say Lots of worse things about The 7 series
MBCar freak Mercedes has issues but no where as crazy as bmw can get. Additionally, Mercedes issues aren’t usually that hard to diagnose, like bmws.
chris krip my e550 has 145k miles and has been very reliable. I bought it a year ago with 130k miles
i had 08 750li and bought it with less miles than i did my S (bought them around same time) 7 series is a big POS
Had an 09 750li worst car I ever had. Burns oil like there's no tomorrow sold it with 120,000 miles
Fuel gage not working? How to fix?
What do you think your problem is when the car starts and then doesn't stay started?
Cam shaft gear shot they were bad I. Some cars and a lawsuit was issued to Mercedes
Sounds like this cars been under water
Needs a new ECM easy fix
How many miles did it have when you got it ??thank you !
42k
Andriy Tsyuman Thank you , I’ve been thinking of one and thought I should go with 09 to get rid of some problems . Once I had a Jag and what I did to get rid of small gremlins I had some one else change all the big expensive things ,then I took it to the dealer and had them look over everything it cost $500 ,they Fixed and adjusted things so the car was whole afterwards . Do you still have yours ?
Your one or two of your engine coils are bad
That is correct I had a same problem on my 98 S500 did replace two bad coils and the car went back to normal
How did you fix the windows the drivers window is not working up and down
Window motor need to be replaced as new.
Is it expensive to maintain in those 4 years?
If you're not going to the Diller, not really that expensive
@@newlmedical I would like to get either the W221 S550 or the LS 460.
But the W221 is known for the electrical problems and the suspension
@@imadtanouticonta true.. I just changed my 4 air struts. radiator, air suspension compressor. a cool $4000 gone.
@@geronimo4621 Crazy expensive. But it's a fabulous car though.
@@geronimo4621 I just changed the radiator on my Lexus ES 350 for $450. How much was the radiator on the S class W221?
Dam bro u feel u I had a few s class not worth it they aren't good to you
Omg should I buy a s550 2009 Mercedes 130k miles ?
Hey the issue with the parking brakes is the motor or the force sensor
Or it could be the switch it all depends
Also the crank position sensor could be the issue as well
Do you still have it? Want to sell it?
I sold it already
How many oxygen sensors did you replace and how much was it???? Exactly which batteries were replaced and how much were the batteries???? How much was the tune up????
4 oxygen sensors around $450
Small battery $170
Bigger battery $240
Spark plugs $110
@@newlmedical There nice cars but it's ALWAYS one repair after the other,it can get really expensive and frustrating....
Two words Mercedes service shop
stupid those are not problems its called maintenance any car need to be maintained
All your problems probably from your new batteries if they are not genuine
Headache
Jesus
It’s ya egr
Shaking Engine could be the timing chain gear. If it is then you are looking at a $4000 repair.
FUNNY CUZ I HAVE HALF OF THOSE ISSUES...MERCEDES BENZ YOU SUCK!!!🎉. 😂 MY WINDOWS DONT ROLL MY RADIO DONT WRK & NOW HEAD GASKETS. 87K MILES.
Lolol poor car no one took care of it