2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 recalls

Suspension

Recall 04V228May 13, 20046,238 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Interior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2018-05-29, Electrical System
ELECTRIC CONSUMERS ONLINE CONSTANTLY COMES IN DASHBOARD AND MALFUNCTION MEMORY NOMALFUNCTION AND BATTERY LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON
2014-12-29, Interior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
2014-11-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC HOSE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT BOTH THE ABC HOSE AND PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V228000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
2011-09-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILED AND CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V263000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600: Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Interior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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