2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“In repeated incidents, depressing the accelerator in my 2007 mercedes benz S600 had no effect. I was, for example, left adrift in heavy freeway traffic, with semi-trailers whizzing by and no way to accelerate--pure inertia was carrying the car forward. Mercedes benz's largest northern california dealer, autobahn, was unable to fix the problem for months, even after advising me that they were confident that the problem had been fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547440, filed 2013-10, 35,000 miles“In repeated incidents, depressing the accelerator in my 2007 mercedes benz S600 had no appreciable effect. I was, for example, left adrift in heavy freeway traffic. Mercedes benz's largest northern california dealer was unable to fix the problem for months, even after advising me that they were confident that the problem had been fixed. I still do not know whether they were able to fix the, and the fact that they could not determine their cause gives rise to substantial concern that the problem exists in other s class vehicles. These problems recurred for months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326442, filed 2010-04, 47,000 miles“Oil leaks from rear of engine causing oil to burn underneath car and cause small fires & lots of smoke! Worried that this could cause the whole vehicle to burn up (full engine fire) as others have reported on the internet!”
NHTSA complaint #10519532, filed 2013-06, 87,505 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013332Jan 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing…
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Sep 22, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- 10176661May 1, 20205 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on MODEL 217 or 222 in combination with ENGI- NE 278 and TRANSMISSION 722.9 without code 835/498
- 10029504Feb 1, 2009Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220.
- 10027905Oct 1, 2008Mercedes benz: check auxiliary transmission oil cooler thermostat for leaks, replace o rings if necessary.
- 10021576Apr 1, 2007Replace transmission pilot bushing at electrohydraulic control module.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 60% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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