Mercedes-Benz S600 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz S600 years to avoid are 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.
95
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1993–2017
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S600 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 44 |
Every S600 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2001avoid | 44 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz S600 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S600 years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2017.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz S600?
By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S600 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S600 have?
Across all model years, the S600 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 95 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.