2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 20%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my mb s430 to the dealer for service. When I picked up my car and drove off the dealer lot, my speedometer started to flash and then it went completely dark. I can not see the speedometer to see how fast I am going, or the temp and fuel gauge. I went back to the dealer and they said I need a new speedometer($1600). I drove the car home and was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. Luckily I did not get a ticket. I can provide any information you need to verify this information.”
NHTSA complaint #10165406, filed 2006-08, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inadequately illuminated and he was unable to read any of the instrument panel gauges. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,507. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/13/11”
NHTSA complaint #10397998, filed 2011-04, 81,507 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that the instrument cluster gauges and indicators would not illuminate. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact of a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) but the contacts VIN was not included in the recall and the repairs of $2000 would be at his expense. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the dealers advice. They offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10386195, filed 2011-03, 182,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 38% |
| 2000 | 4 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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