1995 Mercedes Benz 600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2012 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 600 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 600. That ranks 2nd out of 3 600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 600 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System4 · ~101,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~94,773 mi
Engine1 · ~101,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~101,000 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System457%101,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling229%94,773——
Engine114%101,000——
Fuel/propulsion System114%101,000——
Tires114%———
Unknown or Other114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 1 complaints
1995: 1199512003: 1200312005: 1200512007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 1200912012: 120121

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mercedes Benz 600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 600.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Well the oil pressure was high when start driving and drop to 1 on the gauge and would smoke lose power then it would just start getting around three miles a gallon so i would leave it parked for days would go out to move it and it would run great for about 20 or 30 miles and same thing would…

Electrical System · received Aug 10, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10470202

Car stalled while backing, disintegrated wire harness, 95 mercedes. *tr

Electrical System · received Apr 18, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10265923

Both throttle body actuators have suffered crumbling of the wire insulations, leading to a portion of the car to be heated up so much that the hood pad caught fire. Luckily i always carry an extinguisher and was able to put it out before any injuries or any more incidents happened. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 6, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10230111

I recently took my 1995 mercedes sl 600 to a factory authorized repair shop. My check engine light kept coming on and going off. After doing a computerized analysis, they told me my mass air flow sensors were bad. I had to replace both at a cost of over $1200. When they rechecked the computer, it…

Electrical System · received Jul 22, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10197154

The asr light was on . Vehicle experienced sudden and abrupt loss of power while being operated on the freeway. *bf the consumer was advised that the wiring harness failed and shorted or damaged other electrical componets. *jb

Electrical System · received Jan 13, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10109530

Other Mercedes Benz 600 years

1997 600 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 60080
1997 60020
199570

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 600?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 600 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 600 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.