2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 04/06/15 updated 9/27/2017
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel gauges and indicators failed to illuminate without warning. A NHTSA recall, #06v028000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the interior lighting however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership was unable to determine how to reprogram the newly installed instrument cluster module. The manufacturer was alerted.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
- Lighting 17 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
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