Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz S430. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems |
While changing gears from 1st to 2nd gear vehicle shifted harshly and entered into a limp mode. Once at a certified mechanic the problem was discovered to be a conductor plate and valve body which has been discovered to be defective on most vehicles with 6 speed transmission and needs to be Read details...
Transmission valve body need replacement after entire transmission was replaced @ 50,000 miles Read details...
Car stuck on park, wont release gear due to faulty plastic safety feature that cracks over time due to inferior material. Have to replace whole gear box or remove safety pin which can cause an accident since lever will shift whitout pressing brake or ignition on. Read details...