Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz S500

Two problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2000 Mercedes Benz S500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S500. The contact stated that the instrumental panel malfunctioned and failed to display current speed along with other statuses. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 38,000.

2 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S500. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 150,000. Kmj.


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