2002 Mercedes Benz S500 electrical problems

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · CT

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Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · TN

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s. Figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90015) where they informed him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. ## VIN passed ## 2002 mercedes benz s500 ##

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Electrical · 177,000 miles · CA

My dash lights went out I can't see anything not my speed dash is dark night and day

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel cluster burned out and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact observed an abnormal burning odor. The contact shut off and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that he missed the warranty by three months. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. While starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to illuminate or show any of the gauges and indicators. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster was experiencing an electrical malfunction and needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/26/2017

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Electrical, Suspension · CA

I owned 2002 mercedes model s430. About 6 months ago I noticed my car dropped lower to the tires as I started, then I turn it off and back on for the car to function normally. Now, for past 2 weeks the problem has come back and acted very often. I also talked to few friends and they said other vehicles with same model are experiencing same problem. Is this a recall from mercedes to correct the problem yet. I like to know a little bit more info on this problem and how to correct it.

Filed Jan 14, 2009 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · AL

Mercedes benz 2002 s430: tele aid sos system malfunction causing vital information on auto to be denied while vehicle is moving. No way to reset. Must go to auto dealer to correct. Dealer will charge to investigate and correct.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 81,640 miles · CA

The instrument cluster in the company car I am driving which is a 2002 mercedes benz model s500 just recently went out completely. I have taken the car in to be repaired and a new fuse was put in and it blew within an hour. I have called mercedes benz directly and they said that the recall 06v028000 does not apply to me. I also called the fletcher jones motorcar dealership and they said the same thing. Both the dealership and mercedes benz refuse to replace the instrument cluster modules based on the safety recall 06v028000. The problem is I am unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.