2008 Mercedes Benz S63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S63 years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz S63. That is the most of any S63 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 59,198 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes Benz S63 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 | 2 | 40% | 59,198 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 52,396 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz S63 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz S63.
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.
About 2 to 3 weeks ago I suddenly started smelling faint gas outside the vehicle on the driver side. Over 2 weeks it got stronger and finally I was able to smell it inside and immediately investigated. I discovered the fuel filter underneath the rear seat behind the driver was leaking and the foam…
Sunroof don't want to close. Need to be replaced by dealer
I bougt my car 5 months ago i have 52,667 miles on it last week my car just broke down it was towed to dealer and i had to replace thermostat and belt tensioner i paid $1572.58 for it when i received my car it was started but after arriving home i turned off the car and left it after a while a herd…
The engine hyrdo locked at 66000 miles and failed a piston rod according to mercedes. Car was maintained and showed no abnormal functionality, just prior to incident at highway speed. Engine locked up. This appears to be a common problem with this car and could be associated with failed head bolt…
Heading west on i-10 around 7pm on october 17, 2015 just before mile marker 42. Road construction cut old asphalt out and left a groove over 4" high. I changed lanes and blew one tire (cut side wall straight through on right front tire) our and gouged the other tire. Both tires have to be replaced…
Other Mercedes Benz S63 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 S63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 S63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 S63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 S63 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 S63 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 S63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 S63 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S63 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 S63 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz S63?
Owners most often report engine, electronic stability control (esc), fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz S63?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz S63 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S63 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.