2002 Mercedes Benz S600
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
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The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the active body control warning light illuminated, after which the front suspension lowered to the ground, preventing the vehicle from being driven.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-09
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
3 of 11 total reports mention: suspension.
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The car was leaking oil and hydraulic fluid. The car would not raise up and was leaking oil as fast as it was put in. It was not drivable. Could not fix it I had to park it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-29
Abc line started leaking second time in 4 years exactly replaced it back in 2013 almost cost me 1500 and now its back doing the same problems the car is to low on the ground and can't not drive whats so…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-15
Electrical system
3 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S600. While driving various speeds, the lights, gauges, and meters on the instrument cluster failed to function.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-03
While driving vehicle suddenly car began to lose all power, check engine light came on, car began running rough.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-17
1. Driving vehicle on long distance trip 2.. Instrument cluster and all gauges failed while driving. Replaced fuse to restore gauges, but fused failed within 5 minutes, repeated attempts resulted in the same outage. 3.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-29
Engine
1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine.
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Massive oil leak. Oil cooler. Back of engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-11
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-08-31Suspension04V228000 On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (Abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity.…
Remedy: Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began August 31, 2004. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2007-08-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-11-20 Air suspension system failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Mercedes Benz S600 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V228000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz S600 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 2002 Mercedes Benz S600?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz S600 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.