2001 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
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 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.
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
Show complaint excerpts
At approximately 1:45AM on July 4, 2009 while traveling south on interstate 65 near marshall, Arkansas I was involved in a collision (In the insured vehicle a 2001 S600 Mercedes-Benz) with a cow that ran onto to the highway in front of my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-01
Also filed under Exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic
Exterior lighting
2 of 8 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-02-08 Instrument cluster failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Mercedes Benz 600 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Mercedes Benz 600?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.