general problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2009

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph. A sudden increase in acceleration occurred without warning. The vehicle slowed down after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the defect could possibly be transmission gear failure. Currently, the vehicle is under investigation by the manufacturers engineers. The cause of failure has not been determined at this time. The failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 04/16/10. Updated 4/23/10 the consumer stated his wife had an accident in the vehicle. The dealership admitted there was an acceleration and harsh shifting problem. Updated 05/12/10. Updated 06/24/10. Updated 09/07/jb.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2009

As you slow down to brake the car accelerates on its own causing it to hit a building.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430

Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
1


S430 Service Bulletins
S430 Defect Investigations