2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,015miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,015 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.
“Instrument cluster in vehicle displaying speed, oil pressure, fuel level, and other engine functions not working. Referring to recall id 06v028000, I contacted local mercedes dealer and was told that an extended warranty has expired and owner of vehicle would be responsible for all repairs. Contacted Mercedes-Benz representative and was told exactly the same. I explained to both representatives that I took ownership in 2008 and was not notified of any recalls on vehicle, but they both gave same response, emphasizing of an expired extended warranty but not of recall as mentioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410120, filed 2011-06, 98,000 miles“The contact stated the instrument cluster failed. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/4/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10165246, filed 2006-08, 38,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the instrument panel flickered and failed completely. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that there was complete failure of the instrument cluster. The dealer ordered a new cluster for the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall # 06v028000 pertaining to the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 10/4/2006 - the turns signal visual and audible indicators failed which made it impossible for the consumer to know if/when the turn signal was activated.”
NHTSA complaint #10167216, filed 2006-09, 45,015 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10202531Jun 16, 2021Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600
17 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology