Instrument Panel Failure Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

While driving getting ready to enter the highway my 2003 mercedes S430 instrument panel went out. The gauges got stuck on what they were while driving. I wasn't able to see anything on the panel. I took it to the nearest shop and they changed the fuse, however the fuse blew right back out each time they changed it. The car was still drivable. I haven't had this car for 1 year yet and I am lost at what to do. The shop said the instrument chaise will work but something is blewing the fuse. I was also told that the aluminator in the instrument panel is faulty and needs to be replaced. Any help with this issue is helpful. . Please help as this car has become a nightmare (instrument panel, doors don't lock, passender seat moves at wierd times, and the air strut busted) instead of a good dream. I have read a number of issues with the instrument panel failure in these cars. I wish I would of seen this before I purchased it. Mercedes needs to cover the cost in fixing this issue.

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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.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle loss all power while the instrument panel failed to display any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. Ec.

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The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz S430. While driving approximately 30 mph, the gauges and lighting on the instrument panel suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the entire instrument panel cluster failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed. The failure affected the all of the gauges, turn signals, head lights, the horn and prevented the contact from being able to open the trunk. The contact was also concerned that the air bag would not function properly in the event of a crash. The dealer informed the contact that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz S430. While driving approximately 70 mph, the gauges on the instrument panel failed and the speedometer became stuck on 70 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) that could possibly have been related to the failure however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 206,400. . . Updated 04/19/12 updated 06/04/12.

The contact owns a 2001 mercedes S430. The contact stated that the instrument panel was malfunctioning. The instrument panel was blank and none of the gauges would provide accurate readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the instrument panel was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 173,704.

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway the instrument panel malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the instrument cluster.

Contact stated the instrument panel malfunctioned. The indicator lights /indicator were not working. Consumer had the instrument panel replaced. When the instrument panel first went out the gauges would not work either. The service dealer stated this was a instrumentation failure. The vehicle was no longer under the manufacturer's warranty, but did have the extended warranty. The replacement cluster failed several months later. Phone interview (September 23, 05) update: instrument cluster lights flickered for about 45 minutes before it blackout completely. After that, the consumer couldn't read the gauges and there was no turn signal indication. The consumer said that the dealership told him that there was an error with the manufacturing of the instrument cluster.