1995 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 6, 2017 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S600 years
Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 5th out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 138,604 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 S600 problems

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

Electrical System4 · ~138,604 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~74,000 mi
Seat Belts1
Suspension1 · ~74,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System4100%138,604——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)125%74,000——
Seat Belts125%———
Suspension125%74,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mercedes Benz S600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz S600.

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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.

Engine wire harness lose of power.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jan 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10940156

Passenger seat belt will not recoil and is unsafe as a restraint system. Stays loose around passenger. Insulation on wiring harness in engine compartment is breaking down and shorting out causing multiple safety problems while operation the vehicle.

Electrical System · received Jul 22, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10887894

When driving throttle was somewhat erratic while driving (dealer i purchased from said this would be rectified when i was ready to purchase) when idling , smoke emanated from the hood openings of car and asr light illuminated on dashboard. Electrical burning of wires/ occurred upon further…

Electrical System · received Jan 10, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10671525

Vehicle had some type of short effecting its running smoothly, when taken for repair, (mercedes/exoctic car repair shop), i was told and shown the cracked wiring harness, it didn't seem as if there was any wire or part of the wiring that ran longer then a inch beofre running into a major crack to…

Electrical System · received Jan 6, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10670442

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz S600?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), seat belts problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz S600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz S600 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S600 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.