2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,198miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,198 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.
“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“The engine hyrdo locked at 66000 miles and failed a piston rod according to mercedes. Car was maintained and showed no abnormal functionality, just prior to incident at highway speed. Engine locked up. This appears to be a common problem with this car and could be associated with failed head bolt stud.”
NHTSA complaint #10840345, filed 2016-03, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63
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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