2001 Mercedes Benz 600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 600 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 600. That is the most of any 600 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 40,433 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 40,433 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 13% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 27,542 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 27,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Instrument cluster failure (PE05062) — opened Nov 10, 2005, closed Feb 8, 2006, led to recall 06V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At approximately 1:45am on july 4, 2009 while traveling south on interstate 65 near marshall, arkansas i was involved in a collision (in the insured vehicle a 2001 s600 mercedes-benz) with a cow that ran onto to the highway in front of my vehicle. I immediately called 911 and state farm. They…
Oil leak on 2001 mb s600 models. They all have bad oil coolers. *tr
1. This problem started immediately after i purchased the auto. Something in the front part of the auto makes a throbbing noise. It causes either the left front wheel or the right front wheel to lose its balance. This does not happen all the time. In a one hour trip, it will happen at least once…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz 600. While driving 60 mph the vehicle began leaking hydraulic fluid. The anti-skid indicator light illuminated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.*ak
Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel illumination blinked on and off, then failed completely, making the gauges difficult to read in the daytime and impossible at night. The service dealer's mobile technician inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the instrument cluster failed and needed…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 600?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.