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1995–2017 · 11 model years

Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200138 complaints
Most recalls20164 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401995: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 38 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 11 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2011: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2012: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2015: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2016: 0 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 0 complaints, 3 recalls199520022004201120152017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 S600—16 mpg300000
2016 S600—16 mpg400000
2015 S600—16 mpg300000
2012 S600—14 mpg100000
2011 S600—14 mpg100000
2007 S600—13 mpg050200
2004 S600—13 mpg140100
2003 S600—14 mpg161010
2002 S600—16 mpg1110100
2001 S600—16 mpg1380000
1995 S600—13 mpg040100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling25
  • Suspension19
  • Electrical system15
  • Engine8
  • Interior lighting4
  • Power train4
  • Service brakes, hydraulic3
  • Vehicle speed control2