Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz s63. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, a bystander informed her under the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to park on side of the road. The contact stated she was unable to open the front driver side door. The contact stated she was able to exit her pregnant self and her 4 dogs through the front driver side window. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she did not sustained injuries or seek any medical attention. The contact stated 5 by standers where able to extinguish the fire with 5 fire hoses they all had in hand. The police and fire department filed a report. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. *ln
The worst 2009 Mercedes Benz S63 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63 81
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the...
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
What 2009 Mercedes Benz S63 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz s63. The contact stated that he noticed a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced along with the rear passenger's side sending unit. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 59,828. Updated 6/10/14*cn according to the service invoice, the fuel tank was cracked as well. Updated 07/24/14
I was driving car and a warning light showed ABS, steering, suspension malfunction, refer to operators manual. Approximately 3 minutes after the light showed, I put my foot on the brake, the cars brakes locked up, the steering would not work and the car swerved across the road into oncoming traffic and I ended up in a crash that could have been fatal, both airbags deployed. Even though the car is completely destroyed after hitting several objects including a tree, we all walked out without a scratch, however had this happened at a speed higher than 30 MPH I believe we would have all died. The car lost all functionality of brakes and steering, the brakes appeared to stay on and locked even when my foot was not on them. I have driven mercedes for 30 years and have never experienced this type of problem ever. On the good side all safety features worked, the air bags, the body although ending up at the windscreen from the frontal crash did not smash or pop windscreen out, the engine did not end up crushing our legs, in fact no one got a scratch on them. After having the car towed out of ditch it was also noted by others that the steering was not functional. I would suggest that anyone with this car gets it checked out immediately.
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Questions about the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63
Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63, fewer than a typical S63 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz S63 have?
No recalls on record.
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