2007 Mercedes Benz S600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2016 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S600 years
Not enough data 4th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz S600. That ranks 4th out of 14 S600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz S600 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~47,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~41,000 mi
Engine1 · ~35,000 mi
Seats1 · ~1,100 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train360%47,000——
Vehicle Speed Control240%41,000——
Engine120%35,000——
Seats120%1,100——
Unknown or Other120%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 1201012013: 2201322016: 120161

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Mercedes Benz S600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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.

Two days after taking car into service it started on fire in the engine compartment while parked. No indication when driving for day and half after service. Insurance has declared a total loss.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10926827

In repeated incidents, depressing the accelerator in my 2007 mercedes benz s600 had no effect. I was, for example, left adrift in heavy freeway traffic, with semi-trailers whizzing by and no way to accelerate--pure inertia was carrying the car forward. Mercedes benz's largest northern california…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 9, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10547440

Oil leaks from rear of engine causing oil to burn underneath car and cause small fires & lots of smoke! Worried that this could cause the whole vehicle to burn up (full engine fire) as others have reported on the internet! *tr

Power Train · received Jun 12, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10519532

In repeated incidents, depressing the accelerator in my 2007 mercedes benz s600 had no appreciable effect. I was, for example, left adrift in heavy freeway traffic. Mercedes benz's largest northern california dealer was unable to fix the problem for months, even after advising me that they were…

Power Train · received Apr 19, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10326442

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz s600. While driving 40 mph, the computer system failed without warning for the seats. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the computer. The contact also heard a rattling noise while driving, which came from the seat and arm rest. The…

Seats · received Sep 28, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10204386

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz S600?

Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz S600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.