Mercedes-Benz S600 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every S600 from 1993 to 2017: 74 owner complaints and 16 recalls across 16 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (38), 2002 (11), 2003 (6). Best fuel economy: 16 mpg combined (2017).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | – | |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 | 13 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | 16 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 | 16 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 14 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 13 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz S600?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (38), 2002 (11), 2003 (6).
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz S600 had?
Across 1993–2017, NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).