Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430. The number one most common problem is related to the driveshaft (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Problem Category Number of Problems
Driveshaft problems
2
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

The Driveshaft problem

Vehicle will start to shake when traveling at 50 mph and higher. Entire vehicle will shake, not just the steering. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced the driveshaft, but the problem still occurring.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Consumer of a 2001 S430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. Customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and would like it to be fixed and be repaid in someway. ** the consumer stated the vehicle has had numerous problems such as persistent tail light and   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz S430 model year vehicles:



S430 Service Bulletins
S430 Defect Investigations