Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

The contact called on the behalf of his wife who owns a 2000 mercedes-benz S430. The contact stated his wife was driving at an unknown mph. There were no warning lights illuminated. The instrument panel gauge was inoperable. The dealer diagnosed no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the NHTSA campaign number 06v028000 ( interior lighting)the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

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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.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that due to inadequate illumination of the instrument cluster, the contact was not able to read the gauges and indicators. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuse was replaced for the gauges but the instrument cluster still was not illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,872. Dr.

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Instrument cluster is not working. Only 20,000 miles since owning the car since 1999. The recall for similiar car with same issues but they said not this car.

Instrument cluster went blank nothing works in cluster. Drivinghour or two went blank no reason.

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On 11/18/16 I was driving my 2000 S430 when wile accelerating to merge onto the freeway my transmission slipped causing my engine to rev. I released the gas pedal & tried to press it again to re engage the transmission but it didn't work. I pulled to the side of the road, placed the car in park, then back to drive. I cautiously drove back home & parked the car until I was able to get a shop appointment. On 11/21/16 I took the car to the shop, they said the fluid was full but the transmission was slipping & needed to be replaced? so I took it home to think, (no problems while driving home). On 11/22/16 I drove the car out of town & after about 20 miles my cluster gauge started flickering then went out. However, the blinkers still worked along with the hazards. So when I was done with my appointment I checked my fuses & replaced the ones indicated on the chart. While a small portion of the lights came back on it was briefly & then everything went out, blinkers & all. So in all my frustration, I've parked the car & am attempting to get help. I found there were recalls on the gauges but not my VIN? is this somehow connected to my transmission? please help.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz S430. The contact stated that while trying to turn the key to the on position the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,563. Ec.

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.

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

Cannot give the vehicle mileage because you cannot see the miles due to the instrument cluster lights not being on, cannot see the speedometer, gauges or anything else, the instruments are dark both at night and during the day. The car still operates but when you try to see the speedometer, you have to lean forward to see the mileage, which is dangerous because while you are straining to see the mileage, you are not looking at the road, this is a dangerous situation. I found NHTSA recall 060v028 which identifies the problem but mercedes says this was not a recall.

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On 7-26-2015 I purchased this vehicle from commonwealth motors llc. After 24 hours on the highway while traveling at 55mph, I called back and I filed a complaint of the brakes being worn to the metal, that the suspension warning lights came on, that the left driver mirror was broken, and the rear tire kept going flat. I returned the car to the dealer whom claim its the state inspector made an error therefore its the states repsonsibilty. I scheduled a follow up which they decline to repsond to. The second third day the head lights went on and out. I took the auto to a certified benz dealership and shop to find out theses issues. After paying for warranty etc. . On 7-26-2015 cars protection plus purchased $495. 00 8-8-2015 cars protction plus auto protection was denied after paying $495+$10. 00 filing fee 8-1-2015 new battery replacement $154. 24 10-30-2015 install and replace rf lower control arm $165. 00 was just the start. Then the drivers and passengers struts I was told was the concern from the second day of having the vehicle.

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Instrument cluster flicker when stopped at light.

The instrument panel (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauges, etc) light went completely out. I cannot see how fast I'm going, how hot my engine is running, how much fuel I have left, etc. My make and model of car was known to have defective instrument panel lighting (under mercedes recall campaign 2006080004) but mercedes refuses to honor the recall campaign and wants $2000 to fix this defective instrument panel.

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.

Bad instrument cluster, had a recall and wont replace.

Two years ago the instrument cluster just quit while in hevey traffic. No speed no tac no gas no nothing and it could cause accident injury and further damage to the car also. This item was a federal mandate recall and mercedes says not so after 10 years and wont honor the law which stipulates its forever, and dealers insist on a buy of a new one cant even get one at cost.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gauges and indicators failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster modules would need to be replaced. The contact was also informed of the recall for NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.

Instrument cluster on dash goes blank/dark, causing dangerous driving at night due to loss of speedometer, gas gauge, temperature, and all other gauges on dash.

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.

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.

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.

Dash lights go out losing speedometer and all instrument aids such as lights high & low, turning signals, and air bag just to mention a few. The dash panel cluster controls so many functions that control of the vehicle becomes dangerous especially at night. Manufacture has treated problem as a warranty issue but it should be recalled before someone gets hurt.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that the the instrument cluster malfunctioned and that the gauges and indicators failed to work due to the intermittent failure that progressed with no warning. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Dyd.

Consumer states while driving the head light and the parking light willgo out without any warning. Had bulbs replaced 3 time, . Problem reoccured.