Instrument cluster panel went black -- no lighting, no instrument indications. Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauges, fuel gauge, everything inoperative. The federal safety agency campaign number 06v028000 extended this recall for 10 years, until 2016, but my m/b dealer told me the recall expired in 2009 and refused to replace the instrument cluster panel. Am I correct in assuming the recall is still in effect?
The worst 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail.
PE03058
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Models 215/220 with engine 137, model year 2000-2002 inspect, if necessary replace cylinder shutoff oil...
- Information on diagnosing noises from the driver / front passenger seats
- Noises from parking brake cable
- Instrument cluster replacement procedure
- Check right or left low beam bulb within the instrument cluster's multifunction display, but the low beam...
- Electronic ignition switch (EIS) replacement
- Instrument cluster version coding
- Some vehicles may exhibit door check noise
- Subject regarding banging noises from rear of vehicle when driving on rough roads
What 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The following is the response from the warrenty report to mb.dear major pratt. No safety defect listed.
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Questions about the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220
Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220, 2.0 times a typical 220 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 have?
No recalls on record.
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