2005 Mercedes-Benz S600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S600, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S600 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
Engine20
Engine and engine cooling10
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2005 Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2005 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

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In owners' words

What S600 owners report

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

2005 HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM FOR 2004 RECALL BUT MERCEDES BENZ DOSE NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITIES. THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE. CONSEQUENCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID…
Complaint 10713599 · Apr 29, 2015 · 60,000 miles
ENGINE ALMOST STARTED ON FIRE AFTER OIL STARTED POURING OUT OF OIL COOLER. HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE LEAKING OIL COOLER. ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Complaint 10458779 · May 17, 2012 · 86,000 miles

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