2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E550
20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
20
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20220328FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving in the Dallas area at highway speed (approx 70mph) during rush-hour traffic when a crackling sound presented in the dashboard area from what appeared to be the sound system (Harmon Kardon surround system). This was immediately followed by the unmistakable smell of burning plastic or something similar. Smoke coming from the center speaker in the dashboard followed subjecting car occupants to potentially hazardous smoke and chemicals resulting from the fire.All signs suggested an ele