Mercedes Benz E430 owners have reported 3 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems |
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...
: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 10 mph, the brakes failed. As the contact pulled out again, the brakes failed a second time while traveling 50 mph and going through an intersection. There was no warning prior to both incidents. Read details...
The brake pads had to be replaced at 17000 miles because they were squeaking , the consumer was told by the manufacturer that this vehicle was equipped with soft brake pads versus the previous e420 model which was equipped with hard pads. Read details...