2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the S63 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 problems

  • Engine & cooling~66,000 miles
    240%
  • Wheels & tires~62,000 miles
    120%
  • Stability & traction control~52,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~120,000 miles
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz S63 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz S63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S63 years: 2012, 2017. Compare all years →

2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.2L 8-cyl7-speed automaticRWD11 / 17 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 S63 rates few complaints: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the S63 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and stability & traction control (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz S63?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2017. See the full Mercedes-Benz S63 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 0% 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.