1997 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S600 years
- Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 8th out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 93,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 S600 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 | 1 | 100% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 100% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Mercedes Benz S600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600.
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.
My 97 mercedes has suffered from this same disintegrating engine wiring harness defect --and if it hasn't, it will- mercedes-benz usa is willfully putting me and my family's lives in jeopardy, and they have their hand in my wallet
Other Mercedes Benz S600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 S600 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 S600 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 S600 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 S600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 S600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 S600 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 S600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 S600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 S600 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 S600 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 S600 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 S600 | 38 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S600 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.