Instrument Panel Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

2006 Mercedes Benz s 430. Consumer states that instrument panel in vehicle went out. The consumer stated the manufacturer refused to honor the recall due to the vehicle's age.

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The contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz S430v. The contact stated that the instrument cluster experienced an electrical malfunction. As a result, the vehicle seized because it ran out of fuel due to the fuel gauge being inoperable. The contact called mercedes-benz of thousand oaks (3905 auto mall dr, thousand oaks, CA 91362 (805) 371-5400) where the dealer stated that the VIN was not part of a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed that the instrument cluster module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v208000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not part of a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz S430. While driving approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the instrument panel cluster failed, but was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz S430. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz S430. While driving approximately 30 mph, the instrument cluster failed to operate. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that the instrument panel worked intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430l (na). The contact stated that the instrument panel was not illuminated while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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My car registration was (is) due and I went to a smog station here in san jose, CA. However, the car failed the test as the 'check engine' light would not illuminate upon the key/ignition being turned. The 'check engine' light is not a serviceable bulb, but instead an led wired to the board. Beshoff motors (where I bought the then certified pre-owned vehicle in 2004) advised on August 31, 2013 that a rebuilt unit was available for $1,308 dollars, but never advised me that this car was the subject of a recall as relates to the instrument cluster which I discovered on several online forums. I plan to return to beshoff motors to ask for a replacement cluster on Tuesday, September 3rd. This is quite an urgent matter as my registration has expired, the car can not be driven legally, not having a 'check engine' is a serious safety issue and this is my wife's means to get to work.

The contact owns a 2003 S430 Mercedes Benz. The plastic cover for the head light bulb melted . The dealer contacted the manufacturer requesting assistance with the repair cost of $500. 00. The manufacturer has not responded. She also experienced failure with the battery. The dealer replaced the battery, but it continued to discharge. She took the vehicle back to the dealer, but the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally she cannot read any of the gauges or display on the instrument control panel. The failure and current mileages were 1,700. Updated 1/25/10 the consumer was informed that the plastic melting on both head lights was a factory defect. After the instrument panel was installed, the battery continued to die. Updated 01/26/10.

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While driving, entire instrument cluster when dark could not see gauges including speedometer. Find this failure very dangerous due to lack of information. No action taken thus far. Awaiting call from dealership.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel gauges and indicators failed to illuminate without warning. A NHTSA recall, #06v028000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the interior lighting however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership was unable to determine how to reprogram the newly installed instrument cluster module. The manufacturer was alerted.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument panel was inoperable. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who determined the cluster needed to be replaced. The dealer was alerted. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Complete failure of the instrument cluster thus leaving me with no information in regards to the functions of the automobile. "in the dark.

Ip started to smoke, filling the passenger compartment forcing the driver to pull to the side of the road.

I leased a new Mercedes Benz S430 during December 2004 from walter's mb in riverside, CA. Problems with the electronic stability system (esp) began March 2005 and on March 16, 2005 reported problems to walters mb during service visit. On December 9, 2005 reported problem again to walter's mb during service visit. Both times I reported how vehicle instrument cluster board lighting would blink and black out but esp light in the instrument cluster would turn on causing vehicle braking system to shut down speed to 15 miles per hour on freeway. During December 2005 I sent complaint letter to NHTSA recall office in washington, DC. Regarding problems with instrument cluster lighting and esp collateral problem. I included copy of June 2004 Mercedes Benz recall in japan of 98,000 sclass vehicles with esp problems and suggested same problem existed here in united states. Later during February 2006 esp problem returned and reported problem to walters mb vehicle was serviced during February, March and may 2006 with same symptoms. Walter's mb made me feel like I did not know what I was talking about. I sent follow-up complaint letter to NHTSA recall mr. George person in washington, DC. Finally I received a recall notice letter dated November 2006 and a second recall notice #2006-080004 dated December 2006 both from mb. On February 6, 2007 walter's mb performed the repairs for recall #2006-080004. Esp problems came back during November 2007 and walter's serviced unit 1/16/2008. I have copies of letters from 10 other individuals that have experienced similar problems with the esp system and can provide copies for your review. I believe the esp problem is caused by "collateral damage" in connection with the "instrument cluster illumination" and should be included in the recall campaign #2006-080004. My recommendation is for the NHTSA to inspect all records for mb vehicles repaired by the recall.