2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430
0 recalls — 101 complaints — 48 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
101 total complaints
2 crashes 4 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 13 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jun 27, 2019
2 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING MY 2001 S430 FROM LOCAL DEALER (CRITZ BENZ OF SAVANNAH) FOR SERVICE THAT WAS DONE INCORRECTLY.I NOTICE WHILE DRIVING THE BURNED OUT ODOR COMING THE AIR VENTS. I NOTICED MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING START TO FLICKER AS I WAS DRIVING BUT THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. THE NEXT DAY HOW... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jun 27, 2019
2 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING MY 2001 S430 FROM LOCAL DEALER (CRITZ BENZ OF SAVANNAH) FOR SERVICE THAT WAS DONE INCORRECTLY.I NOTICE WHILE DRIVING THE BURNED OUT ODOR COMING THE AIR VENTS. I NOTICED MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING START TO FLICKER AS I WAS DRIVING BUT THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. THE NEXT DAY HOW... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 12, 2019
2001 WAS WHEN THE AIRMATICS FIRST CAME OUT MERCEDES PERFECTED IN 2002 THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT GET THE LETTER TIL AFTER THE DATE AND MERCEDES WOULDN'T HONOR IT I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND IT'S BROKEN SUCH A WASTE THE AIRMATICS WON'T GO UP IT'S SLAMMED LOW WE'LL NEED TO TOW IT W THE BIG TOW TRU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 12, 2019
2001 WAS WHEN THE AIRMATICS FIRST CAME OUT MERCEDES PERFECTED IN 2002 THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT GET THE LETTER TIL AFTER THE DATE AND MERCEDES WOULDN'T HONOR IT I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND IT'S BROKEN SUCH A WASTE THE AIRMATICS WON'T GO UP IT'S SLAMMED LOW WE'LL NEED TO TOW IT W THE BIG TOW TRU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 12, 2019
2001 WAS WHEN THE AIRMATICS FIRST CAME OUT MERCEDES PERFECTED IN 2002 THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT GET THE LETTER TIL AFTER THE DATE AND MERCEDES WOULDN'T HONOR IT I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND IT'S BROKEN SUCH A WASTE THE AIRMATICS WON'T GO UP IT'S SLAMMED LOW WE'LL NEED TO TOW IT W THE BIG TOW TRU... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 15, 2018
Incident date: Aug 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR, THE LATCH PULLED OUT; HOWEVER, THE DOOR REMAINED CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF COCONUT CREEK (4250 FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2018
Incident date: Jun 12, 2018
THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL CLUSTER THE PIXELS SLOWLY FADE IN AND OUT CANT READ ANY THING THAT GOING ON WITH CAR MILES OR PROBLEMS WITH CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Jun 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WA... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING ON JUNE 1,2018 @5:10PM MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND HEAVY SMOKE I HAD TO PULL INTO THE COLDEST OUTLET FOR SAFETY I JUMP OUT AND CALLED 911 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & POLICE CAME OUT THE FIRE OUT. I AM SO SCARED I NEVER EVER IN MY 48 YEARS EVER EXPERIENCE ANYTHING THIS HORRIFIC. I DON'T KNOW... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 15, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2018
I DROVE MY WORK TO WORK WHICH IS ONE KILOMETER AWAY. AFTER DROPPING, I PARKED FOR 5 MINUTES. WHEN I TRIED TO START, IT WON'T START. AFTER FEW MINUTES, I TRIED TO START AND IT DID. AFTER A FEW YARDS, THE CAR STOPPED IN THE ROAD. I CALLED THE TOWING COMPANY AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Sep 14, 2017
Incident date: Aug 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SEIZED BECAUSE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL DUE TO THE FUEL GAUGE BEING INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF THOUSAND OAKS (3905 AUTO MALL ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 30, 2015
JANUARY 30, 2015, I NOTICED MY CAR SITTING ON THE GROUND. I STARTED THE CAR, RAISED THE AIRMATICS UP, PULLED OUT MY DRIVEWAY, STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND MY CAR LOWERED AND SHUT OFF. I REPEAT BY TURNING THE CAR BACK ON AND RAISING THE CAR BACK UP. ON MY WAY HOME I RECEIVED AN EMERGENCY CALL STATED... Read more
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 6, 2016
HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS DRIVING ON A SERVICE ROAD TRAVELING AT ABOUT 50 MPH. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY THE 60 MPH. BOTH OCCASIONS THE FRONT BRAKES ABRUPTLY AND COMPLETELY LOCK... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 19, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
TWO YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUST QUIT WHILE IN HEVEY TRAFFIC. NO SPEED NO TAC NO GAS NO NOTHING AND IT COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT INJURY AND FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR ALSO. THIS ITEM WAS A FEDERAL MANDATE RECALL AND MERCEDES SAYS NOT SO AFTER 10 YEARS AND WONT HONOR THE LAW WHICH STIPULATES ITS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
TWO YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUST QUIT WHILE IN HEVEY TRAFFIC. NO SPEED NO TAC NO GAS NO NOTHING AND IT COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT INJURY AND FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR ALSO. THIS ITEM WAS A FEDERAL MANDATE RECALL AND MERCEDES SAYS NOT SO AFTER 10 YEARS AND WONT HONOR THE LAW WHICH STIPULATES ITS ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 19, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
TWO YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUST QUIT WHILE IN HEVEY TRAFFIC. NO SPEED NO TAC NO GAS NO NOTHING AND IT COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT INJURY AND FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR ALSO. THIS ITEM WAS A FEDERAL MANDATE RECALL AND MERCEDES SAYS NOT SO AFTER 10 YEARS AND WONT HONOR THE LAW WHICH STIPULATES ITS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Jul 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 1, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ALL OF SUDDEN THE CLUSTER SHUT OFF AND I CAN'T SEE GAUGES OR ANY LIGHTS ON THE CLUSTER OR SPEED THE MILEAGE 99000 IT NEEDS NEW CLUSTER I CALLED THE DEALER IT HAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT UNDER RECALL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, WATER ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DOORS, THE WINDOWS, AND SOAKED THE SEATS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, WATER ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DOORS, THE WINDOWS, AND SOAKED THE SEATS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 7, 2015
Incident date: Oct 3, 2015
I WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL ON I-95 AT 70MPH. HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR WHEN CAR SUDDENLY STARTED ACCELERATING. I DISENGAGED CRUISE AND TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR WITH NO EFFECT. RPM/SPEED CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND I SLAMMED ON BRAKES WITH TRIVIAL DECELERATION. I STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT ON TRANSMISS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
CANNOT GIVE THE VEHICLE MILEAGE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE THE MILES DUE TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS NOT BEING ON, CANNOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, GAUGES OR ANYTHING ELSE, THE INSTRUMENTS ARE DARK BOTH AT NIGHT AND DURING THE DAY. THE CAR STILL OPERATES BUT WHEN YOU TRY TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, YOU HAV... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: Aug 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY READING THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2015
Incident date: Jun 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2015
Incident date: Jun 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jun 1, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE V... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAUGES, ETC) LIGHT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I'M GOING, HOW HOT MY ENGINE IS RUNNING, HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT, ETC. MY MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR WAS KNOWN TO HAVE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING (UNDER MERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAUGES, ETC) LIGHT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I'M GOING, HOW HOT MY ENGINE IS RUNNING, HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT, ETC. MY MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR WAS KNOWN TO HAVE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING (UNDER MERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Feb 4, 2015
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAUGES, ETC) LIGHT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I'M GOING, HOW HOT MY ENGINE IS RUNNING, HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT, ETC. MY MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR WAS KNOWN TO HAVE DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING (UNDER MERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
THE HVAC BLOWER FUSE REGULATOR STOPPED DEFROSTING, HEATING MY CAR, AND COOLING THE CAR! THIS SAME DEFAULT WAS RECALLED IN 2004 FOR THE S430 2001 MERCEDES BENZ (NHTSA#04V227000, MB#2004070010). THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! IN THE FREEZING WINTER; THE CAR WOULDN'T HEAT UP OR DEFROST. NOW, THE HVAC SYS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 5, 2015
Incident date: Apr 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE GAUGES AND LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2015
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HVAC HEATER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Apr 22, 2015
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HVAC HEATER AND THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2015
Incident date: Feb 21, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED 04... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 27, 2014
Incident date: Aug 25, 2014
AS I TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY OVERSEAS VEHICLE HAS ONLY 31000 MILES AND HAS BEEN RELIGIOUSLY SERVICED AND GARAGED. NOW I AM INFORMED RUST HAS CORRODED RIGHT DOOR AND MAY HAVE SPREAD TO OTHER DOORS CALLING FOR REPLACEMENT OF ALL DOORS. I AM INFORMED THIS IS A PROBLEM MERCEDES HAS BEEN AWARE OF FOR SOME TI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Sep 1, 2013
Incident date: Aug 28, 2013
MY CAR REGISTRATION WAS (IS) DUE AND I WENT TO A SMOG STATION HERE IN SAN JOSE, CA. HOWEVER, THE CAR FAILED THE TEST AS THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE UPON THE KEY/IGNITION BEING TURNED. THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT IS NOT A SERVICEABLE BULB, BUT INSTEAD AN LED WIRED TO THE BOARD. BESH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 11, 2013
Incident date: Aug 10, 2013
THE VEHICLE WILL NOT "SHIFT" OUT OF PARK. AS I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND THERE IS NO WAY TO OVERRIDE. THE PART FOR REPAIR COSTS LESS THAN $5; IT IS A SMALL PLASTIC "WASHER" TYPE PIECE. IF I HAD BEEN IN TRAFFIC AND THIS PIEC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Mar 2, 2013
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUSTER FLICKERED A FEW TIMES AND THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT DARK. NO GAS GAUGE, THE SPEEDOMETER OR OTHER IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE CLUSTER ARE NOT WORKING. CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ, STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO ESCALATE. I AM UNABLE TO PASS EMISSIONS DUE TO THIS. I AM LOCATED IN DEKA... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Jul 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2013
Incident date: May 6, 2013
IS DRIVING FROM WORK, ON THE WAY BACK HOME, WHEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430 SUDDENLY TURNED BLACK. SINCE IT WAS GETTING DARK, I PANICKED DUE TO MY INABILITY TO GAUGE THE SPEED OF MY DRIVING, AS OCCASIONED BY A NON-FUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, COUPLED WITH THE FACT THAT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 25, 2013
MERCEDES BENZ 2001 S430. DOOR ASSIST NOT OPERATIONAL AND FOB/KEY WILL NOT LOCK DOORS NOR WILL OPEN TRUNK. CAN NOT LOCK DOOR WHILE DRIVE AS USUAL WHILE VEHICLE. DOORS HAVE TO BE FORCED CLOSE AND NO INDICATION THAT DOOR IS AJAR SAFETY INDICATOR SHOW IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEI. THERE IS NO WAY YOU WILL K... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 19, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME STUCK ON 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIG... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 19, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME STUCK ON 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Oct 17, 2011
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUSE KEEPS BLOWING LEAVING MY SPEEDOMETER, FUEL, ETC. COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 AND I WAS TOLD, BY BOTH THE DEALER AND MBUSA, THAT IT EXPIRED IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A LOCAL MB DEALERSHIP AND MBUSA AND BOTH ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLANK AND NONE OF THE GAUGES WOULD PROVIDE ACCURATE READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 1, 2011
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS. VEHICLE STUCK IN PARK. DISCONNECT BATTERY, LEAVE OFF FOR 24HRS, RECONNECT WORKS FINE. STUCK IN PARK LATER AGAIN, NOTHING HELPED. HAD TO TOW TO A DEALER, SPENT $1300 TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER BOX. *LN
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 17, 2010
Incident date: Dec 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE TIRES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 100,000. ... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 27, 2010
Incident date: Sep 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER OCTOBER 9, 2006 FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN NEED OF THE RECALL REPAIR. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 THE CONTACT WAS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Sep 3, 2010
AIRMATIC SUSPENSION FAILURE IN MERCEDES BENZ S430. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jan 31, 2009
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL HAS FAILED. NO LIGHTS OR INSTRUMENT INDICATORS FUNCTION. ALL LIGHTS WITH IN THE PANEL DO NOT OPERATE. ALSO SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE FAILING. AFFECTED BY WEATHER. COLD WEATHER AFFECTS VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING RISE OF CAR. *TR
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EPA Fuel Economy — 2001 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) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 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 — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S430
48 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 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
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI80.61-P-061174
Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
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
PB-32-22-77
May 6, 2011
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: VEHICLE DOES NOT LOWER AND/OR AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 7/13/11. *PE
LI32-50
Jan 20, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MERCEDES-BENZE: THERE IS A LEAKAGE AT THE PRESS-FIT SLEEVE OF A PULSATION DAMPER. THIS IS CAUSED BY HIGH HEAT ENTERING THE SYSTEM OR TENSION IN THE LINE. *RM
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034000 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
470036
May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036
May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
325029
Mar 31, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ABC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. *TT UPDATED 5/14/09. MODELS 215, 220 AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107
Mar 20, 2009
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107
Mar 20, 2009
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-46-20-16E
Feb 27, 2009
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MERCEDES: LEAKS AT STEERING GEAR CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO HIGH OR LOW PRESSURE LINES OR LEAKS AT INTERNAL STEERING LINES OF CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO STEERING GEAR HOUSING. MODELS 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, AND 2
PB-46-20-16E
Feb 27, 2009
010000 STEERING
MERCEDES: LEAKS AT STEERING GEAR CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO HIGH OR LOW PRESSURE LINES OR LEAKS AT INTERNAL STEERING LINES OF CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO STEERING GEAR HOUSING. MODELS 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, AND 2
TB-82-10-668
Jan 7, 2009
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
TB-82-10-668
Jan 7, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB 82-10-630
Jul 28, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: WATER IN TAIL LAMP HOUSING ON EITHER RIGHT SIDE OR LEFT SIDE. *PE
322218B
Mar 6, 2008
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
LEAKAGE FROM FRONT AIR SUSPENSION STRUT THORUGH THE SEALING COMPOUND. THIS SERIVCE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 322218 DATED 01/16/2004. *EH MERSEDES BENZ MODELS 220.170; 175, 183, 184. VIN UP TO 360985 WITHOUT ACTIVE BODY CONTROL. *EH UP
PB-32-50-35C
Feb 22, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION LEVEL RANDOMLY LOWERING WHILE DRIVING AND/OR RAPID SPORADIC LEVEL CHANGES SHORTLY AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE BODY ACCELERATION SENSORS. MODELS 215.3, 220, AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
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