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Mercedes-Benz S63Model year report

2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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
13 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 84 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Engine: “I bougt my car 5 months ago I have 52,667 miles on it last week my car just broke down it was towed to dealer and I had to replace thermostat and belt tensioner I paid $1572.58 for it when I received my car it was started but after arriving home I turned off the car and left it after a while a herd weird noise I turned off and back on it started normal but the next day same thing rattling noise when my car was cold took it back to dealer because before the thermostat change car was perfect no noise well dealer told me my car needs cam shaft adjuster solenoid replaced for $6,058.83 and its a…”

NHTSA complaint #10986281, filed 2017-05, 52,396 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 66,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5075%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S63 AMG RWD6.2L 8-cyl7-speed automatic111713$6,300

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 84 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 84 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S63

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011574,9222—18—Not enough data
2008564,0000—13—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz S63 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 1.

Has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 (S63 AMG, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 66,000 miles; 0% 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.