2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63.

Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Wheels1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2024-08-15, Fuel/Propulsion System
About 2 to 3 weeks ago I suddenly started smelling faint gas outside the vehicle on the driver side. Over 2 weeks it got stronger and finally I was able to smell it inside and immediately investigated. I discovered the fuel filter underneath the rear seat behind the driver was leaking and the foam under the seat was soaked in gasoline. I did not find my vehicle to be in recall for this safety issue. However, I did find recall 12V-557 for other models that have similar issues with a defective fuel filter. I believe my vehicle should be covered by this recall. I resolved this issue by visiting the dealership and after being told my vehicle was not under recall, I purchased the fuel filter my
2020-10-26, Power Train
SUNROOF DON'T WANT TO CLOSE. NEED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER
2017-05-17, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
I BOUGT MY CAR 5 MONTHS AGO I HAVE 52,667 MILES ON IT LAST WEEK MY CAR JUST BROKE DOWN IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND I HAD TO REPLACE THERMOSTAT AND BELT TENSIONER I PAID $1572.58 FOR IT WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR IT WAS STARTED BUT AFTER ARRIVING HOME I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND LEFT IT AFTER A WHILE A HERD WEIRD NOISE I TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IT STARTED NORMAL BUT THE NEXT DAY SAME THING RATTLING NOISE WHEN MY CAR WAS COLD TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER BECAUSE BEFORE THE THERMOSTAT CHANGE CAR WAS PERFECT NO NOISE WELL DEALER TOLD ME MY CAR NEEDS CAM SHAFT ADJUSTER SOLENOID REPLACED FOR $6,058.83 AND ITS A COMMON PROBLEM I CANNOT AFFORD IT PEOPLE PAY MORE FOR CAR I HAVE AMG BECAUSE THEIR ENGINE IS HAND ASS
2016-03-07, Engine
THE ENGINE HYRDO LOCKED AT 66000 MILES AND FAILED A PISTON ROD ACCORDING TO MERCEDES. CAR WAS MAINTAINED AND SHOWED NO ABNORMAL FUNCTIONALITY, JUST PRIOR TO INCIDENT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ENGINE LOCKED UP. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH FAILED HEAD BOLT STUD.
2015-10-19, Wheels
HEADING WEST ON I-10 AROUND 7PM ON OCTOBER 17, 2015 JUST BEFORE MILE MARKER 42. ROAD CONSTRUCTION CUT OLD ASPHALT OUT AND LEFT A GROOVE OVER 4" HIGH. I CHANGED LANES AND BLEW ONE TIRE (CUT SIDE WALL STRAIGHT THROUGH ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE) OUR AND GOUGED THE OTHER TIRE. BOTH TIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND POSSIBLY ONE RIM IF IT IS BENT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO GET REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES THAT THIS HAS CAUSED MY VEHICLE.

2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Wheels (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 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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