Front Suspension Coil Spring Problems of Mercedes Benz E430

The contact owns a 1998 mercedes-benz E430w. The contact was driving at 40 mph when the passenger side coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced failure NHTSA action number: pe07021. No warning lights were illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the owner's residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where they stated they wouldn't look at it due to safety risk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and case #04382565 was opened. The failure mileage was 170,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz E430. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the contact noticed that the coil spring on the front driver side was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the spring perch fractured because it was not welded onto the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz E430. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the front driver side coil spring detached from the vehicle, causing him to almost loose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and the dealer was contacted who advised that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was unsuccessful in contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 119,000.

I was traveling 65 mph on interstate route 70 when the right front suspension coil spring perch failed and broke off of my 2001 mercedes E430 sedan (w210 body style), causing the high pressure suspension coil spring to dismount and drag along the underside of my vehicle. The dismounted front right coil spring caused the right front end of my vehicle to collapse while traveling 65 mph on a busy interstate (cars in front, behind, and alongside my vehicle). I was able to drive my vehicle to a safe spot where upon inspection, I noticed that the front right coil spring was literally resting on the ground. The front right end of my 2001 mercedes E430 was collapsed so badly that turning the vehicle caused the front right tire to rub along the front right fender and the entire vehicle was dangerously unbalanced, with control being limited at best. Upon later inspection by a certified mechanic, it was disclosed that the front coil spring perch had rusted out and upon further research, mercedes USA is aware of this type of failure (manufacturing defect -weak weld points accompanied by corrosion) but currently does not have an active recall program in the us but there is a recall in canada for this same problem (not sure why?). Overall this is a very dangerous situation (limited control at high speeds, high pressure coil springs becoming loose due to weak / corroding coil spring perch mounts, dislocated vehicle parts, limited vehicle control, etc. . ). I consider myself very fortunate for not having sustained serious injury and not to have caused injury to others.

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The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz E430. The contact stated that the front driver side coil spring support and the coil spring fell off of the vehicle while he was driving approximately 60 mph. Because of that failure, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into someone's yard. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. He called the dealership and the service manager was of no assistance. He called the manufacturer who told him that he would be reimbursed for the coil spring repair but he had not received the reimbursement when the complaint was filed; however, the vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was approximately 101,000. The failure mileage was 99,996. Updated 03/24/10 updated 06/28/jb.

I own and drive a 1999 Mercedes Benz E430. It has approx. 133000 miles. The right front coil spring snapped off the car as I was driving it at approx. 35 mph. I was the only person in the car driving on route 516 old bridge, NJ about 3 miles from my home. I was not injured just badly shaken up. The car has been towed to a repair shop and is at old bridge collision on englishtown road, old bridge NJ. I have noted this to be a common problem and the previous complaints and investigations. Please note my complaint and advise ASAP.

1999 Mercedes Benz E430 rh front coil spring broke from its mount during driving and jammed into the front suspension control arms. Car has 65,400 miles. No corrective action steps have happened so far.

: the contact stated while parked, a loud noise was heard and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined the upper coil spring had rusted off. The coil springs were replaced.

I was driving down route 72s and suddenly my driver front side collasped. At first I thought it might of been the tire was blown, but after taking a look I saw from underneath that a spring was hanging. I had the car towed to my house and looked underneath it myself. The upper spring mount was completely rusted and was tearing away from the body of the car. This is a 1999 mercedes E430 so it is fairly a new vehicle. I did some research online and found out that there was a service recall for the front spring towers on e class models dating from 97-2000. It also is common and happens frequently. I had talk to mercedes and they told me to bring in the vehicle so they could take a look. But they are telling that there was never such a recall. So at this moment my vehicle is sitting at the dealer.