Model year guide

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 recalls 1

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #04V228000 · manufacturer #2004070012 · 13/05/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 vehicles on record

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2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz S 600 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.