2004 Mercedes Benz S600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Interior Lighting (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
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What owners report
2018-05-29 · Electrical System · 84,500 mi“electric consumers online constantly comes in dashboard and malfunction memory nomalfunction and battery light always comes on…”
2014-12-29 · Interior Lighting · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v028…”
2014-11-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. the contact stated that the hydraulic hose fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician verified the failure and stated that both the abc hose and pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 04v228000 (suspension). however, the …”
2011-09-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 729,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz s600. the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the active body control failed and caused the hydraulic fluid to leak. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000, engi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.