Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz S600 complaints by model year
Best S600 years: 2015, 2016, 2017. Years to avoid: 2001. Compare all years →
What 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Oil leaks from rear of engine causing oil to burn underneath car and cause small fires & lots of smoke! Worried that this could cause the whole vehicle to burn up (full engine fire) as others have reported on the internet!
In repeated incidents, depressing the accelerator in my 2007 Mercedes Benz S600 had no effect. I was, for example, left adrift in heavy freeway traffic, with semi-trailers whizzing by and no way to accelerate--pure inertia was carrying the car forward. Mercedes Benz's largest northern california dealer, autobahn, was unable to fix the problem for months, even after advising me that they were "confident" that the problem had been fixed. I still do not know whether they were able to fix the, and the fact that they could not determine their cause gives rise to substantial concern that the problem exists in other s class vehicles. These problems recurred for months. The fact that no one was killed or injured is just blind luck, and one incident occurred with my two young children in the car. Ultimately Mercedes Benz repurchased the car as a lemon. …
2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 12-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 11 / 17 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 S600 rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the S600 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz S600?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2016 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001. See the full Mercedes-Benz S600 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 80% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.