Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Mercedes Benz S430 owners have reported 97 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz S430

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, he became aware that the defroster was not working properly, affecting the visibility while driving. The contact also stated that the heater and the a/c were not working.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

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.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Failure problem

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   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

The contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz S430. While driving various speeds, the instrument cluster and gauges stopped working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Vehicle has electrical short which drains battery faulty fuse boxes.   Read details...




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