Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DI... |
| May 20, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: CONSUMER SMELLS A GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. SHE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE SHE BOUGHT THE CAR.... |
| Jul 26, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RE: 2003 S600 [XXX] MY RELATIVELY NEW (3000 MILES) S600 HAS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE NEW V12... |
| Feb 10, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. MODEL S430. *JB ON ONE OCCASION THE SPEED SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM 47-15... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | THE GEARS BECAME STUCK, AND THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO S... |