Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 153 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S430 (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is electrical system (83 complaints), followed by suspension (24 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (73), 2002 (31) and 2003 (26). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (11).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz S430 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 83 | 4 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 24 | 4 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 4 of 7 | |
| Interior lighting | 13 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 9 | 4 of 7 |
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.