2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,008 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz S600. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the instrument cluster became inoperable. The vehicle stalled but restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 87,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10679459, filed 2015-01, 87,600 miles“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the dash lights blinked and went out. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the instrument cluster module needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10172910, filed 2006-11, 40,000 miles“The contact stated without warning, the illumination on the instrument cluster failed. The dealership determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10172749, filed 2006-11, 55,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the instrument panel flickered and failed completely. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that there was complete failure of the instrument cluster. The dealer ordered a new cluster for the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall # 06v028000 pertaining to the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/4/2006 - the turns signal visual and audible indicators failed which made it impossible for the consumer to know if/when the turn signal was activated.”
NHTSA complaint #10167216, filed 2006-09, 45,015 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz S600. The contact stated that the instrumental panel light system failed. The contact was unable to read the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who advised that the instrument cluster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10470427, filed 2012-08Related service bulletins
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 10186141Dec 10, 2020NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
- 10135604Mar 31, 2015Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
- 10165854Jul 12, 2014The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control…
- 10165853Jul 3, 2014When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.
- 10205233Aug 5, 2013Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- 10037986Dec 8, 2010Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode.
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209…
- 10028686May 6, 2009Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600
17 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600
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.
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