Body Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz s-430. The contact stated that while attempting to open the rear passenger side door, the latch pulled out but the door remained closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer Mercedes Benz of coconut creek, 4250 FL-7, coconut creek, FL 33073, they determined that the door latch mechanism failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Bp.

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As I travel extensively overseas vehicle has only 31000 miles and has been religiously serviced and garaged. Now I am informed rust has corroded right door and may have spread to other doors calling for replacement of all doors. I am informed this is a problem mercedes has been aware of for some time yet I have never been informed for early remedial action. An obvious manufacturers defect that has been occurring for some time.

The gear shifter had locked initially out of the blue, I couldn't get the car out of drive. I turned it off to stop it and then it wouldn't go into park. After the mercedes tech came out it wouldn't start at all. The tech said it was most likely a safety feature which had kicked in. Then the whole right side went down. I am told the airmatic suspension went out. Why? the car said stop airmatic to low. I have never had any problems which may have lead up to these issues. Unfortunately I can not afford the $2,000 to repair this issue with the airmatic. Is there any kind of recall on this vehicle or warranty with mercedes that is responsible. The electrical problem is the radio going out for 2-3 months and then coming back on out of the blue. The door open signal not going off in the alerts. The trunk switch not working to open the trunk, it can only be opened manually. Lastly the headlights continually going out after replacing the bulb for 1 month. Rust and deterioration on the roof by the sunroof.

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The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated in 2005, the vehicle was repaired under a customer satisfaction campaign issued by the manufacturer which was related to the lower door strip seal. The contact stated the lower bottom edge of all four doors was completely covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,264.

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The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that all four doors were beginning to rust from the exterior. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage is 87,000. Updated 12/29/11 the consumer stated the door seals were defective. Updated 12/30/11.