1997 Mercedes-benz S600
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz S600 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1997 Mercedes-benz S600 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Mercedes-benz S600 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Mercedes-benz S600.
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.
1997 Mercedes-benz S600 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mercedes-benz S600 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1997 Mercedes-benz S600 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 12
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 12.
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
Bulletin LI8220P073063 · Interior Lighting · Jun 2021NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
Bulletin LI54.30-P-072145 · Electrical System · Dec 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Bulletin LI27.50-P-071658 · Power Train · Sep 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Bulletin LI27.50-P-049281 · Power Train · Sep 2020Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
Bulletin LI80.61-P-061174 · Electrical System, Equipment · Mar 2015iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
Bulletin LI82.70-P-060004 · Equipment · Oct 2014The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk lid lock main catch switc…
Bulletin LI80.20-P-059363 · Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages · Jul 2014When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.
Bulletin LI68.20-P-059330 · Electrical System · Jul 2014Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
Bulletin LI82.30-P-059239 · Visibility · Jun 2014SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
Bulletin LI68.05-P-059193 · Equipment · Jun 2014Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S600. Model-year data, not specific to one car.