2001 Mercedes Benz S600 engine problems

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MO

Engine oil cooler under intake leaking oil dealers want almost 6000.00 to repair.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · VA

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...

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WY

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 70,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 80,015 miles · WY

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 54,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

2001 mercedes benz s600 oil cooler leak.

Filed Jan 15, 2010 · Engine · 69,000 miles · WA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 2001 mercedes benz s600 oil cooler, leaking suddenly, 1 quart of oil every 2 days (25 to 50 miles.) very strong smell of burned oil upon exiting car. Normal driving. No reason for leakage, no accidents, serviced regularly and on time. Concerned about oil hitting the exhaust, resulting in a fire. A friend had his mercedes catch on fire, on the freeway, because of the same problem, total loss of car, but driver was able to escape. Mercedes estimates repairs to be between $8,000 & $10,000.....to fix an oil leak !!!!! Took it to an independent mercedes repair shop, was told this is a very common problem with the s600's, an engineering defect that should be more than sufficient to generate a recall. (said, unfortunately, repair shops love it, $10,000 jobs are few & far between.) upon checking on various web sites and 'googling" the problem, I see that this is a very common complaint. Others have mentioned filing a complaint with you, yet I do not see any references to them on your site. What is the process for complaints to be able to generate recalls? Please respond to my complaint , I want to be sure that it has been received and read. [xxx]

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Engine · 44,000 miles · HI

My oil cooler has been leaking since 41,000 miles and I have read other mercedes benz s600 owners have the same problems. To fix this problem I would have to pay a shop 4k dollars. If this is a common problem for this car I think mercedes benz should have a recall on this issue and fix the problem. I leak up to a quart of oil every 2 weeks.