Visibility Problems of Mercedes Benz E430

Mercedes Benz E430 owners have reported 3 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Mercedes Benz E430

Problem Category Number of Problems
Side/rear Glass problems
1
Power Window problems
1
Windshield problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of Mercedes Benz E430

The Side/rear Glass problem

1. Events leading up to the failure: on December 24, 2005, I was driving my 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 on interstate 95 traveling to charlotte, nc from hilton head island, SC. 2. Failure and its consequences: without any apparent cause, the rear windshield of the car completely shattered as I was   Read details...

The Power Window problem

I own a 2000 E430 mercedes and both rear window regulators have failed in the last 4 months. The car has 39,000 on the odometer. I consider this a safety problem because I transport my grandchildren in child seats in the rear and when the window fails, it fails in the down or open position.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Rubber seal around front windshield is deteriorating.   Read details...




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