MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz 600

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1997 Mercedes Benz 600
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:13.554Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2001: 8 complaints 2001
1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2001: 8 complaints 2001
1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2001: 8 complaints 2001

1997: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19928
19936
19948
19957
19972
20018

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

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Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine fail and lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-17

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

INJURY
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False deployment of air bag while standing still in park lot resulting in driver being knocked out and taken to hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Mercedes Benz 600 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Mercedes Benz 600?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.