Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes s430. While driving 65 MPH, the contact stated the instrument panel became inoperable and she was unable to see how fast or slow she was traveling, how much fuel was in the vehicle, or how much oil was in the vehicle due to inadequate illumination. The dealer advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 06v028000 ( interior lighting) and advised her to replace the entire instrument cluster. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting for a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages was 98,000.
2000 Mercedes Benz S Class lights problems
18 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 91,600.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 91,600
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Tail lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercedes Benz S Class lights problems in other years
Related recalls
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
- Risk
- Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 06V028000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Instrument cluster failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on seven reports indicating that the instrument clusters in model year (my) 2000-2001 mercedes-benz s class vehicles failed in that consumers were unable to read any of the gauges while operating their vehicles at any speed during the day or night.in its 573 report to the federal safety agency dated february 1, 2006, mercedes-benz USA, llc (mercedes-benz)states that there are three instrument cluster failure modes that would result in undesirable operation.these three failure modes are specific to certain dates of production (see below) for the subject vehicle, and mercedes-benz is recalling those vehicles within those dates.specific information regarding the failure modes is described in mercedes-benz's report (see the federal safety agency recall 06v028).three of the odi complaints submitted to mercedes-benz involve vehicles that were produced before the dates of production of vehicles affected by the three failure modes.based on review of those three complaints, mercedes-benz was unable to identify a relation of those three to the defects identified in the recalled vehicles.all of the mercedes-benz complaints with vins identified were within the recall population (only 2 vehicle vins were not available to positively identify vehicle build date).the recall population will include 36,911 s class and cl class mercedes-benz vehicles built in the production dates ranging from june 2000 through november 2000, january 2002 through april 2002, and may 2004 through september 2004.these dates of production cover vehicles from the 2000-2002 my and the 2004-2005 my.to correct the condition, mercedes-benz will replace all affected instrument clusters with improved ones that are not subject to the failure modes.mercedes-benz will begin owner notification during the 1st quarter of 2006.
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What 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2000 mercedes s500 cluster ,back lighting , speedometer failed (unable to see instrument cluster) on april ,3 2011 mileage at time of defect 24,568 I saw that there is a recall for my car concerning the problem. I contacted the dealer and , I was inform that the extended warranty expired (recall). So I called the mercedes1-800‑367‑6372 number they informed me the same I was covered but expired. So I called the federal safety agency 1800 number they informed me that I would still be covered because the recall took place in 2006 and it is 10 years before it expires so until 2016. So I will appreciate some help concerning my problem. V.I,n [xxx] the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v028000 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This complaint is related to campaign no 2006080004, septemeber 2006 for mercedes s500 (model 220), model year 2000. The instrument cluster has completely failed with complete loss of illumination, speedometer, and fuel gauge. My chassis end number is a123394 and this does not fall within the narrow serial number range within the original recal campaign. I understand all parts are the same as those recalled and and requesting that the serial number range be widened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz sclass. While driving at approximately 30 MPH the lighting on the instrument panel began to blink and the lighting which illuminates the speedometer stopped illuminating. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed he would need to have the instrument panel replaced. He was also informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v028000, interior lighting. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s-500. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the entire instrumental cluster failed. The dealer advised that the instrument panel had malfunctioned. The contact inquired about the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) but was advised by the dealer that his VIN was not included. There vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 126,416.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel was not illuminated. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v028000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) september 2009 air blower to heater and air conditioning quit working. Mechanic replaced fuse. Air blower worked for 2 days. Returned november 2009 and was told air blower would need to be replaced. February 2010 automatic trunk locks quit working. Now trunk lock only works with key, no longer automatic. March 2010 air blower replaced. Worked one week, then began malfunctioning until it no longer works. March 2010 dash lights began to flicker, then entire dash went out. Door locks no longer automatic, no indicators for speedometer, turn signals, temperature controls etc. Mechanic checked and replaced fuse. No results. Mechanic indicated that instrument cluster would need to be replaced. Internet research resulted in identifying recall of instrument cluster for 2000 "s" series, but that my VIN #[xxx] is not included in the recall. Internet research reveals that all these malfunctions are common among the 2000 "s" series along with the instrument cluster malfunction and does appear to be closely related to the instrument cluster issue. Mechanic indicated that he has replaced hundreds of the instrument clusters for specifically the "s" series, primarily year 2000 and has seen many of the issues with my s430 correlating to the instrument cluster malfunction.
Instrument cluster went dark while driving my 2000 mercedes s500
On february 16, 2008 the dash lights went out while driving at night, instead dash read something like cluster failure with a lightning bolt in the center. There were no turn signals either inside or outside when the lever was pushed. When I shut off the car the dash read 1 malfunction. I have noticed it working again, however not sure when it will go out again. I brought this up while at the dealership for service. They said there is a recall, but my VIN is out of range.
I was driving down the highway at night and the lights on my instrument panel went completely out. My turning signals did not work and my when I tried to open my truck it would not open with the remote key. I had to call roadside assistance to get help with entering the trunk . The vehicle's instrument panel illuminated intermittently when the fused was replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. My vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN number. I have an appointment scheduled to take the car into the dealer to have the car repaired.
Questions about the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class lights
Does the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class have lights problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 91,600 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V028000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class problems
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