1992 Mercedes Benz 600
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1992: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2001 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.
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The body and engine harness has been found to be containing many bared wires because the wire covering is defective. My mercedes 600S suddenly decelerated and because of this I was rear ended while driving on the freeway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-14
Intense electrical problems have been caused by deteriorating wiring harness in my 1992 600 sel mercedes. The wires are cracked in numerous places resulting in intermittent malfunctioning of various components.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-13
Recently I found out that the wiring harness on my 1991 600 se is deteriorating, on some places you can already see the bare wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-26
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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Park place motor cars in dallas tx worked on vehicle for check engine light on constantly, while driving vehicle had flames coming from exhaust.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1992 Mercedes Benz 600 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Mercedes Benz 600 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mercedes Benz 600?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes Benz 600 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.