2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430
0 recalls — 35 complaints — 18 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 19, 2022
Incident date: Jun 20, 2022
The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed, the instrument panel was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechani... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 23, 2019
Incident date: Jan 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO A FUSE MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR VACUUM SYSTEM. MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA (3061 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30907, (706) 860-1111) REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 23, 2019
Incident date: Jan 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO A FUSE MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR VACUUM SYSTEM. MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA (3061 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30907, (706) 860-1111) REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING. ONLY 20,000 MILES SINCE OWNING THE CAR SINCE 1999. THE RECALL FOR SIMILIAR CAR WITH SAME ISSUES BUT THEY SAID NOT THIS CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING. ONLY 20,000 MILES SINCE OWNING THE CAR SINCE 1999. THE RECALL FOR SIMILIAR CAR WITH SAME ISSUES BUT THEY SAID NOT THIS CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING. ONLY 20,000 MILES SINCE OWNING THE CAR SINCE 1999. THE RECALL FOR SIMILIAR CAR WITH SAME ISSUES BUT THEY SAID NOT THIS CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 9, 2018
Incident date: Oct 6, 2018
DEFECT IN ACCELERATOR AND ELECTRONIC ATTACHMENTS, PART NO220 300 00 04. WHEN PART FAILED, INITIALLY, CAR ONLY POWERED TO LOW SPEED UNDER LOAD. HAD TO DRIVE IT OUT OF DESERT AND OVER MOUNTAIN AT LOW SPEED, BUT DOWN HILL OK. EVENTUALLY PARKED IT OFF ROAD. WHEN NEXT STARTING IT, IT REVVED TO 3500 RP... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 10, 2017
Incident date: Apr 21, 2017
MESSAGE IN DISPLAY AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP. DIAGNOSED AUTOMATIC STRUT LEAK. REPLACED STRUT ASSEMBLY LEFT REAR & VALVE BLOCK SUSPENSION VALVE. I STILL HEAR AIR LEAKING. I'VE REPLACES ALL FOUR AIR STRUTS OVER THE YEARS. THE STRUTS ARE NOT CHEAP. IN MY OPINION MERCEDES MFG SHOULD REIMBURSE ME TOTAL CO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
ON 11/18/16 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 S430 WHEN WILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED CAUSING MY ENGINE TO REV. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL & TRIED TO PRESS IT AGAIN TO RE ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
ON 11/18/16 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 S430 WHEN WILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED CAUSING MY ENGINE TO REV. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL & TRIED TO PRESS IT AGAIN TO RE ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dec 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
ON 11/18/16 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 S430 WHEN WILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED CAUSING MY ENGINE TO REV. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL & TRIED TO PRESS IT AGAIN TO RE ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 14, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 17, 2015
Incident date: Nov 10, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN FLASHED A RED WARNING SAYING "STOP CAR " WARNING " DO NOT DRIVE CAR TO LOW" THE CAR STARTED DROPPING TO THE ROAD RUBBING TIRES. I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO CUT TRAFFIC AND PULL TO THE RIGHT TO GET OUT THE WAY OF MOVING VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXTREMEL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 12, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD IS DARK AND I CAN'T SEE HOW FAST I WAS GOING. THEN AFTER A WHILE, THE LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN. AND THIS ON AND OFF INCIDENTS HAPPENS EVERY DAY FROM THE FIRST DAY. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: May 11, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED AND THE GAUGES FAILED TO WORK DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430L (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NOT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jul 20, 2014
IN REFERENCE TO CAMPAIGN 06V028000 WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR EXCLUSION OF SOME CARS OF THE SAME YEAR VS OTHERS? JUST BECAUSE THE 7 CARS THAT WERE PART OF THE ORGINAL COMPLAINT FALL IN THE NARROWLY DEFINED VIN RANGE DOES NOT MEAN OTHER CARS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR DO NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Jun 12, 2014
BAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, HAD A RECALL AND WONT REPLACE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Jun 12, 2014
BAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, HAD A RECALL AND WONT REPLACE. *TR
WHEELS
Jun 7, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2013
THE WHOLE CAR WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR AND. THE RED LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "STOP CAR TOO LOW , BECAUSE OF HOW LOW IT WAS THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE FENDER AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO BALL UP ,I. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALER AND GOT THE AIRMATIC SYSTEM FIXED A YEAR LATER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 7, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2013
THE WHOLE CAR WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR AND. THE RED LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "STOP CAR TOO LOW , BECAUSE OF HOW LOW IT WAS THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE FENDER AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO BALL UP ,I. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALER AND GOT THE AIRMATIC SYSTEM FIXED A YEAR LATER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
DASH LIGHTS OUT, LOSING SPEEDOMETER AND ALL INSTRUMENTS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2012
DASH LIGHTS GO OUT LOSING SPEEDOMETER AND ALL INSTRUMENT AIDS SUCH AS LIGHTS HIGH & LOW, TURNING SIGNALS, AND AIR BAG JUST TO MENTION A FEW. THE DASH PANEL CLUSTER CONTROLS SO MANY FUNCTIONS THAT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE HAS TREATED PROBLEM AS A WAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: May 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE FAILURE AFFECTED THE ALL OF THE GAUGES, TURN SIGNALS, HEAD LIGHTS, THE HORN AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE TRUNK. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2012
DASH LIGHTS GO OUT LOSING SPEEDOMETER AND ALL INSTRUMENT AIDS SUCH AS LIGHTS HIGH & LOW, TURNING SIGNALS, AND AIR BAG JUST TO MENTION A FEW. THE DASH PANEL CLUSTER CONTROLS SO MANY FUNCTIONS THAT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE HAS TREATED PROBLEM AS A WAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2012
DASH LIGHTS GO OUT LOSING SPEEDOMETER AND ALL INSTRUMENT AIDS SUCH AS LIGHTS HIGH & LOW, TURNING SIGNALS, AND AIR BAG JUST TO MENTION A FEW. THE DASH PANEL CLUSTER CONTROLS SO MANY FUNCTIONS THAT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE HAS TREATED PROBLEM AS A WAR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2012
DASH LIGHTS GO OUT LOSING SPEEDOMETER AND ALL INSTRUMENT AIDS SUCH AS LIGHTS HIGH & LOW, TURNING SIGNALS, AND AIR BAG JUST TO MENTION A FEW. THE DASH PANEL CLUSTER CONTROLS SO MANY FUNCTIONS THAT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE HAS TREATED PROBLEM AS A WAR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jul 9, 2013
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON DASH GOES BLANK/DARK, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMPERATURE, AND ALL OTHER GAUGES ON DASH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jul 9, 2013
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON DASH GOES BLANK/DARK, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMPERATURE, AND ALL OTHER GAUGES ON DASH. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 30, 2012
Incident date: Jun 24, 2008
TRAVELING WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR, THE CAR LOWERED COMPLETELY TO GROUND AND CAUSED TO ALMOST SPIN OUT OF CONTROL IT WAS THE AIRMATIC SHOCKS ALMOST $ 2,000 IN REPAIRS...NOW RECENTLY IS DROPPING CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 2012
Incident date: Jun 24, 2008
TRAVELING WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR, THE CAR LOWERED COMPLETELY TO GROUND AND CAUSED TO ALMOST SPIN OUT OF CONTROL IT WAS THE AIRMATIC SHOCKS ALMOST $ 2,000 IN REPAIRS...NOW RECENTLY IS DROPPING CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, HE SMELLED A PLASTIC BURNING ODOR THEN SUDDENLY THE AIR CONDITIONED FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 27, 2012
Incident date: Nov 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED IN 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE LOWER DOOR STRIP SEAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOWER BOTTOM EDGE OF ALL FOUR DOORS WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WIT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 24, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS WERE BEGINNING TO RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430
18 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI4015P073743
Oct 20, 2021
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tire Pressure Sensors.
LI8220P073063
Jun 16, 2021
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI27.60-P-071237
May 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on MODEL 217 or 222 in combination with ENGI- NE 278 and TRANSMISSION 722.9 without code 835/498
LI80.61-P-061174
Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI80.61-P-061174
Mar 31, 2015
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI27.00-P-051451
Jul 14, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)
LI27.55-P-058976
Jul 10, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
LI27.00-P-056643
Feb 19, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
MERCEDES-BENZ S430 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ S430 across all model years.
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Total Recalls
287
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths