Instrument Cluster/panel problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500

Two problems related to instrument cluster/panel have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 S500.

1 Instrument Cluster/panel problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2024

See attached document for complaint.

2 Instrument Cluster/panel problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2021

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz S500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and dashboard lights were off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his daughter was able to drive the vehicle since the exterior lights were working properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an extended warranty had been issued for the failure but had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.


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