There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 600, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Mercedes-Benz 600 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Electronic Stability Control › Automatic (Asc) — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,433 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Mercedes-Benz 600 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 1, 2009
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. I immediately called 911 and state farm. They instructed me to have the vehicle towed to their state farm approved auto repair shops in the area, steve's body shop, which is not a certified mercedes repair facility. Due to state farm's requirement that I leave the car at steve's body shop, a non-mercedes certified repair facility, the car took over…
Suspension · at 27,600 miles · reported Aug 27, 2008
1. This problem started immediately after I purchased the auto. Something in the front part of the auto makes a throbbing noise. It causes either the left front wheel or the right front wheel to lose its balance. This does not happen all the time. In a one hour trip, it will happen at least once and for a period of from 5 minutes to 20 minutes. 2. One of the front wheels or both lose their balance. It feels as if the some of the lugs holding the wheel are lose. I was stopped once by the police because the police thought it was dangerous. I was on my way to the auto dealer. It occurs when I…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 62,000 miles · reported Apr 13, 2007
The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz 600. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle began leaking hydraulic fluid. The anti-skid indicator light illuminated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.
Electrical System · at 40,433 miles · reported Nov 8, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel illumination blinked on and off, then failed completely, making the gauges difficult to read in the daytime and impossible at night. The service dealer's mobile technician inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact the vehicle was not part of recall # 06v028000 for the electrical system: instrument panel due to the VIN.
Electronic Stability Control · at 27,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2005
The front wheels lose their alignment easily and frequently. The front tires start wobbling and continue wobbling for minutes. I have had to replace my front tires frequently. I have had to replace my left wheel. The authorized mercedes dealer is unable to correct the problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 600 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 600 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 600?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,433 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.