Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz E430

Mercedes Benz E430 owners have reported 16 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz E430


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz E430

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

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.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

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

The Front Suspension problem

This is in regards to 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 concerning front spring perches. Date this incident occurred 9/22/2009. Failure to the passenger front spring perch resulting in the spring to dislocate. Fortunately, this did not occur at driving speed rather occurred in a parking lot.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz E430. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal loud noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that a suspension spring fractured from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.   Read details...




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