Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Mercedes Benz S430 owners have reported 29 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz S430


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz S430

The Exterior Lighting problem

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.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz S430. While driving at an unknown speed, the stability control indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the electrical system failed and caused the gear to shift into low gear.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

While driving during daylight hours on Friday, 6/17/2016, I noticed the instrument cluster panel was very dark. The car was not driven again until dusk, on Saturday, 6/18/2016 and I realized all of the instrument panel lights were out, the gauges were not working nor did the turn signals inside the   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Consumer of a 2001 S430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. Customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and would like it to be fixed and be repaid in someway. ** the consumer stated the vehicle has had numerous problems such as persistent tail light and   Read details...




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