Mercedes-Benz S63 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S63 (2008–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All S63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 74,922 | 2 | 77 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 5 | 64,000 | 0 | 84 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system4 33%
- Engine3 25%
- Wheels1 8.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 8.3%
- Electronic stability control1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Brakes1 8.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Heading west on I-10 around 7pm on october 17, 2015 just before mile marker 42. Road construction cut old asphalt out and left a groove over 4 high. I changed lanes and blew one tire (cut side wall straight through on right front tire) our and gouged the other tire. Both tires have to be replaced and possibly one rim if it is bent. I would like to know how to get reimbursed for the damages that this has caused my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10783239, filed 2015-10, 62,000 miles2011: “Hydraulic hose failed and sprayed fluid inside hood and engine. Abc malfunction light came on then within a few minutes car stop. Smoke and fumes causing difficulty breathing and eye irritation. Cost over $1600.00 on car having only 60,000 miles. 60,000 maintenance done less than 1 month prior. Additional damaged to tires as suspension dropped. Had to have it towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11164983, filed 2019-01, 60,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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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