Mercedes Benz S420 owners have reported 4 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz S420v. The contact stated that when attempted to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system froze and he was not able to open the doors. The contact stated that he was lock inside the vehicle and was not able to exit, the contact stated that he had to exit the vehicle through the passenger window. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of danbury, 100 federal rd, danbury, CT 06810, and was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet replaced. The contact mention that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times for the same failure where the dealer had replaced the vacuum pump with a used pump. But the failure continue to recurred. The contact also mention the vehicle trunk open and had to tape it before he could drive it to take it to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. Aw.
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The contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz S420. While driving 70 mph, the srs, vsr, tire and other unknown indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. While driving down the road, the failures recurred a few times. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On another occasion, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, one of the tires came off the rim, the rim was cracked, and the windows failed to go up and down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a mercedes-benz dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
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The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz S420 (n/a). The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The area that holds the brake lights keeps melting I have replaced them twice , seat belts lag and dot work I have had several problems with stabilization.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |