My 97 mercedes has suffered from this same disintegrating engine wiring harness defect --and if it hasn't, it will- mercedes-benz USA is willfully putting me and my family's lives in jeopardy, and they have their hand in my wallet
The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz S600 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Seats1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- NTG5.5
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
- IPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
- The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely)
- When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may...
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
What 1997 Mercedes Benz S600 owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600
Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600, fewer than a typical S600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz S600 have?
No recalls on record.
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