1997 Mercedes-Benz S600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Seats10

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

0 recalls

1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other S600 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 S600 median. How we score

'95'97'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'11'12'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S600 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 97 MERCEDES HAS SUFFERED FROM THIS SAME DISINTEGRATING ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECT --AND IF IT HASN'T, IT WILL- MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS WILLFULLY PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN JEOPARDY, AND THEY HAVE THEIR HAND IN MY WALLET
Complaint 11085180 · Apr 15, 2018 · 93,000 miles

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