2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 17 complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer states while driving the head light and the parking light willgo out without any warning. Had bulbs replaced 3 time, .problem reoccured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gauges and indicators failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster modules would need to be replaced. The contact was also informed of the recall for NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
- Electrical system 38 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000