2003 Mercedes Benz S600
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
4 of 6 total reports mention: suspension.
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While my daughter driving my car abc light came on and suddenly lost control and had accident. Car went over the center line, climbed over barricade and destroyed the car. Insurance company totlaled the car because it was too expensive to repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-08
Mercedes Benz, s-600 (Model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (Abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against...
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-06
Active body control fluid leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-12
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.
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Mercedes Benz, s-600 (Model 2003), it was very difficult to control the car in the highway and the car almost lost control after it's active body control (Abc) light flashed on suddenly in the dashboard and the car body came down grinding against...
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-06
Electrical system
2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz s-600. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the instrument panel went blank and the contact was not able to see neither the fuel gauge nor the speedometer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-19
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
2003 Mercedes Benz S600 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V228000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Mercedes Benz S600?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 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.