1997 Mercedes-Benz 600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 600, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 600 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 Mercedes-Benz 600 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 600 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 600 median. How we score

'64'65'66'67'92'93'94'95'97'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 600 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHILE STANDING STILL IN PARK LOT RESULTING IN DRIVER BEING KNOCKED OUT AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
Complaint 540082 · Sep 16, 1998

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