Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz E430

Mercedes Benz E430 owners have reported 9 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz E430


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz E430

The Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

Stalling, abrupt engine failure, fail to or delayed start: frequency - 6 times per year, no warning. 1/yr - fail to start and delayed starting for several minutes; 5/yr engine stopped/ stalled while operating at speeds from 35 to 65 mph. 1.   Read details...

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side   Read details...

The Engine Stall problem

Yesterday I got rear ended by another vehicle. This accident happened because my engine stalled while I was approaching an intersection and I was slowing down to make a turn. The cause of the accident was related to a known mechanical problem with Mercedes Benz.   Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

While driving 10-15 mph another vehicle hit consumers vehicle on drivers side. Seatbelt did not restrain consumer properly as he was tossed from side to side. Consumer was injured in accident. Vehicle stalled while driving. Acid damage from battery due to missing vent hose.   Read details...




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