Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz S430. While driving 60 mph, the instrument panel failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,500.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that the instrumental panel lights would flicker on and off for several months until the back lights finally failed. The instrument panel was completely dark and the contact could not determine the speeds driven, fuel levels, etc. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the instrumental cluster had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The current mileage could not be determined due the instrument panel failure.