Instrument Panel problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class

Two problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Instrument Panel problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2009

The instrument cluster lighting is dimming to the point you have to squint to see the information. This requires focusing on the display for longer than a safe amount of time especially when you are driving.

2 Instrument Panel problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2007

Instrument cluster lighting faded to point of barely being able to see pixels in display. No temperature reading-no clock reading and speedometer is barely readable. Manufacturer acknowledged fault on other mercedes models but not the e-class. Don't drive car much at night because of barely readable display.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class

Instrument Panel problems
2
Electrical System problems
1


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