2003 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S600 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 3rd out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 56,923 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 67% | 56,923 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 60,456 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
While my daughter driving my car abc light came on and suddenly lost control and had accident. Car went over the center line, climbed over barricade and destroyed the car. Insurance company totlaled the car because it was too expensive to repair. While driving a high pressure hose blew up and car…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s-600. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the instrument panel went blank and the contact was not able to see neither the fuel gauge nor the speedometer. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he ran out of fuel. The vehicle had not been…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the distribution hose failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling) but his advised that his vin was not…
Mercedes benz, s-600 (model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against the wheel/tires on 11/16/2009. The car was sent to…
Mercedes benz, s-600 (model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against the wheels/tires on 12/03/2009 again after the car's…
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 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 S600 | 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 2003 Mercedes Benz S600?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.