Engine oil cooler under intake leaking oil dealers want almost 6000.00 to repair.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz S600 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Engine23
- Suspension10
- Electrical5
- Lights3
- Brakes2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600
Recalls 1
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V228000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Instrument cluster failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on seven reports indicating that the instrument clusters in model year (my) 2000-2001 mercedes-benz s class vehicles failed in that consumers were unable to read any of the gauges while operating their vehicles at any speed during the day or night.in its 573 report to the federal safety agency dated february 1, 2006, mercedes-benz USA, llc (mercedes-benz)states that there are three instrument cluster failure modes that would result in undesirable operation.these three failure modes are specific to certain dates of production (see below) for the subject vehicle, and mercedes-benz is recalling those vehicles within those dates.specific information regarding the failure modes is described in mercedes-benz's report (see the federal safety agency recall 06v028).three of the odi complaints submitted to mercedes-benz involve vehicles that were produced before the dates of production of vehicles affected by the three failure modes.based on review of those three complaints, mercedes-benz was unable to identify a relation of those three to the defects identified in the recalled vehicles.all of the mercedes-benz complaints with vins identified were within the recall population (only 2 vehicle vins were not available to positively identify vehicle build date).the recall population will include 36,911 s class and cl class mercedes-benz vehicles built in the production dates ranging from june 2000 through november 2000, january 2002 through april 2002, and may 2004 through september 2004.these dates of production cover vehicles from the 2000-2002 my and the 2004-2005 my.to correct the condition, mercedes-benz will replace all affected instrument clusters with improved ones that are not subject to the failure modes.mercedes-benz will begin owner notification during the 1st quarter of 2006.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Washer fluid system leaks
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
What 2001 Mercedes Benz S600 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated that there was a progressing oil leak. Upon further inspection, it was determined that there was a presence of a leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 11/01/16*lj the consumer stated oil leaked out on to the manifold causing heavy smoke. Also, there was an issue with the suspension causing the vehicle to sag or lean in the front end and rear.
Takata inflators my car seems to be leaking oil. I took it to a shop they told me it was my oil cooler, I was told this is a common problem with the mercedes benz s 600 in that it should be a recall on this matter...when I purchased the car I noticed oil leaks in my garage so as I drove the vehicle I noticed smoke coming from underneath the car I pulled the car over shut it off and called the tow truck...
These s600 with v12 engines from 2000-2005 have severe engine oil cooler leaks. Some with as little as 30,000 miles. These vehicles should have been recalled years ago now mercedes wants to charge from 5,ooo to 6,000 to repair this problem and dont want to warrant after fix because its a recurring problem because of poor engineering. Their should be a recall on this problem.
Oil cooler seals fail approximately every 50 to 60,000 miles & in order to change them you have to remove the heads off the engine.this job cost anywhere from $3,400 to $6,000 depending on where you go. First & foremost the oil leak becomes bad very quickly & spills down the manifold, while driving could cause a fire & even worst death.
Engine oil cooler leaks. This looks to be a common problem with this model with v12 engine.this vehicle should be recalled because of this very expensive problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz s600. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil into the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the instrument cluster became inoperable. The vehicle stalled but restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 87,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s600. The contact stated that the instrumental panel light system failed. The contact was unable to read the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who advised that the instrument cluster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s-600. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the active body control lowered the suspension on to the tires, making the vehicle very difficult to steer. The contact was able to drive to a local mechanic. The mechanic noticed fluid leaking from the suspension system. The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic test but did not inform the contact of the test results. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 04v228000 (suspension) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 82,000. Udpated evoq 04/19/12
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600 reliable?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600, 7.6 times a typical S600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600?
Engine and cooling, with 23 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is suspension (10).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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