2001 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S600 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600. That is the most of any S600 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (17 complaints, 45%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 38owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 45% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 26% | 77,284 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 16% | 79,008 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 13% | 50,008 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 8% | 45,015 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 58,198 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz S600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
Risk: This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Engine oil cooler under intake leaking oil dealers want almost 6000.00 to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated that there was a progressing oil leak. Upon further inspection, it was determined that there was a presence of a leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Takata inflators my car seems to be leaking oil. I took it to a shop they told me it was my oil cooler, i was told this is a common problem with the mercedes benz s 600 in that it should be a recall on this matter...when i purchased the car i noticed oil leaks in my garage so as i drove the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil into the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Engine oil cooler leaks. This looks to be a common problem with this model with v12 engine.this vehicle should be recalled because of this very expensive problem.
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 | 38 | 1 |
| 1997 S600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S600 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.