Mercedes-benz S420 1999
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: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20200825 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz s420. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system became inoperable and he was unable to open the doors. The contact stated that he was locked inside the vehicle and was not able to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that he exited the vehicle through the passenger's side window. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of danbury (100 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810) and was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times for the same failure where the dealer had replaced the vacuum pump with a used pump however, the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that vehicle trunk opened and was unable to be securely shut. The contact taped the trunk shut. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200824 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz s420. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system became inoperable and he was unable to open the doors. The contact stated that he was locked inside the vehicle and was not able to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that he exited the vehicle through the passenger's side window. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of danbury (100 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810) and was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times for the same failure where the dealer had replaced the vacuum pump with a used pump however, the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that vehicle trunk opened and was unable to be securely shut. The contact taped the trunk shut. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20120206 |
The area that holds the brake lights keeps melting i have replaced them twice , seat belts lag and dot work i have had several problems with stabilization
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060309 |
The instrument cluster has almost totally failed creating a severe safety hazard. The dealer stated vehicles with this problem are being recalled. How do i receive a recall notice? *tr
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19981115 |
While driving, consumer was broadsided by another vehicle, however it was not stated exactly where vehicle was hit, subsequently the airbags failed to deploy and consumer suffered severe injuries.*jb