2004 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S600 years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 5th out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 84,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 25% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 729,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Electric consumers online constantly comes in dashboard and malfunction memory nomalfunction and battery light always comes on
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that the hydraulic hose fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that both the abc hose and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. The contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the active body control failed and caused the hydraulic fluid to leak. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not…
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 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 S600 | 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 2004 Mercedes Benz S600?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.