1997 Mercedes Benz 600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 600 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 600. That ranks 3rd out of 3 600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz 600 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz 600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 600.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine fail and lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts
False deployment of air bag while standing still in park lot resulting in driver being knocked out and taken to hospital.
Other Mercedes Benz 600 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 600?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.