Mercedes-Benz 600 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 600 (1992–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (24 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 600 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 34,016 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 101,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 8 | 80,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 83,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 8 | 85,620 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system24 53%
- Engine cooling7 16%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 6.7%
- Fuel system3 6.7%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 4.4%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.4%
- Exterior lighting2 4.4%
- Brakes2 4.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “Mercedes benz dealer says that my engine wiring harness needs to be replaced due to insulation cracking on the wires. They state that engine damage and fire could result from this defect. In addition a warning light is on which of course renders the car unsaleable. They further state that this is symptommatic in all the age cars from mb. I am stuck with a car that may catch fire and cannot be sold!”
NHTSA complaint #10342052, filed 2010-07, 36,000 miles1994: “The vehicle unexpectedly developed sudden acceleration when switching from park to reverse or any other gear. The first time it occurred, it almost ran over my child who was playing nearby and I was trying to back up the car out of the garage for a wash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308743, filed 2010-02, 49,000 miles2001: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10124960, filed 2005-06, 27,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
3,965 complaintsMercedes-Benz E350
2,215 complaintsMercedes-Benz E320
1,164 complaintsMercedes-Benz ML350
952 complaintsMercedes-Benz GLK350
901 complaintsMercedes-Benz ML320
740 complaintsMercedes-Benz C250
725 complaintsMercedes-Benz GLC 300
659 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology