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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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For current w222 owners -- how's the transmission?

I've been having some issues with my E550 transmission, 2014 model.

Do you S-class owners experience any of the 'jerkiness' or 'rough shifting' reported in the car magazines?

"Even with its magical enhancements, the firmly tuned suspension can thump into a pothole, and every so often the seven-speed automatic duffs a shift with a slight jerk." (motortrend)

Seems like an issue prominent in 2014 across the board: GLK, C-class, E-class.. even S class

Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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After 3300 miles we don't have anything to complain about on the 2014 S transmission shifting.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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No issues at all here. 5500 miles.
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Me too, no issues yet.

Zero miles so far, the car should arrive some time in August/September.
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Me too, no issues yet.

Zero miles so far, the car should arrive some time in August/September.
mine had 10 at delivery , 87 LOL
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