1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 12 mpgcombined, 6.0L 12-cyl RWD · 11 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 83,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system5 83%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I was driving my 1993 mercedes to a gas station in my town before a planned trip of several hundred miles of open highway. I was driving about 15 MPH when the automatic transmission started to malfunction. I slowed down and turned onto a side street. Smoke began pouring out from under the transmission hump so I turned off the ignition and ran to find a fire extinguisher while calling 911. Police arrived and kept me away from the car, which burst into flames. After the fire department hosed it all down the car was a total loss and I was very shaken up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482633, filed 2012-10, 122,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,452 and 115,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600SEL/SEC RWD | 6.0L 12-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 12 | $6,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 96V175000Sep 19, 1996Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Covers: Mercedes-Benz 600 1993–1994, 500 1990–1994, 300 1991–1993 +2 more
If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all…
Recall details for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 600
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 34,016 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 101,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 8 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 83,000 | 1 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 8 | 85,620 | 0 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 600 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 (600SEL/SEC, 6.0L 12-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 83,000 miles and the middle half falls between 79,452 and 115,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.