general problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430

Eight problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz S430. The contact stated that illumination of the instrument cluster was inadequate to see the gauges. Fletcher jones imports (7300 w sahara Ave, las vegas, nv 89117, (702) 364-2700) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty expired in 2012. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the instrument panel lights were flickering on and off then failed to illuminate. The started to lose power. The contact coasted over to the side of the road turned the engine off and restarted the vehicle and driving the vehicle with the flashes on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,012. Aw.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2015

Instrument cluster went dark while driving. Subsequently, flickered on mometarily a few times, now is dark all the time.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that the instrument panel and the high and low beams failed to operate. In addition, the windshield wipers would activate independently sporadically. The failure had not been diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Pam.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2013

First incident in October 2013 instrument panel suggested that rear lights were malfunctioning. Took in to mechanic and replaced fuse, then approx. 3 week later repeated malfunction, but now the instrument panel went dark. Replaced fuse again, after this time it lasted for another couple of weeks. Now it's December 2013 and the entire instrument panel is dark, no mileage, speedometer, fuel or safety gauges. Mechanic took another look and advised that it was the instrument cluster. I know there is a recall issued on this safety item. Would like to get some help resolving this issue.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2013

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated when driving at night the exterior, interior and the instrument panel would fail. The contact stated when driving intermittently the airmatic shocks would drop make the vehicle very low and was unable to turn the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000. Bt.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2013

All lighting on instrument panel began flickering on and off ,panel remained totally dark, no lights, nothing worked on steering wheel. I was driving about 50 mph and it was dark. Could not see any lighting on gauges. Took vehicle to dealer was told about recall on instrument cluster . After checking found out that my vehicle was not included in recall. I feel that it should have been included because my vehicle had all indications referred to in particular recall of instrument cluster. This needs to be investigated further.

8 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz s-class. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the instrument panel lights malfunctioned. The contact was unable to determine how fast the vehicle was traveling or determine any of the other readings on the instrument panel. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. 06v028000 (interior lighting) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was closed due to the year of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000.