Mercedes-benz S420 1996
Complaint Information: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI80.61-P-061174 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | Y | None | None | 20190705 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz s420. While driving 70 mph, the srs, vsr, tire and other unknown indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. While driving down the road, the failures recurred a few times. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On another occasion, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, one of the tires came off the rim, the rim was cracked, and the windows failed to go up and down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a mercedes-benz dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.