2002 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S600 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 2nd out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 76,808 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 5 | 45% | 76,808 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | 38,643 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 27% | 118,350 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the active body control warning light illuminated, after which the front suspension lowered to the ground, preventing the vehicle from being driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with…
Abc line started leaking second time in 4 years exactly replaced it back in 2013 almost cost me 1500 and now its back doing the same problems the car is to low on the ground and can't not drive whats so ever
Massive oil leak. Oil cooler. Back of engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s600. While driving various speeds, the lights, gauges, and meters on the instrument cluster failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…
Massive oil leak. I have been told that it's everything from oil pressure valves to the oil cooler. Mb... What's the problem?? I need help and none of the san diego mb dealers can fix properly. *tr
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 | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 S600 | 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 2002 Mercedes Benz S600?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.