Driveshaft Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Mercedes Benz S430 owners have reported 2 problems related to driveshaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

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.

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2 Driveshaft problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

Failure Date: 03/06/2001

2001 model, dealer replaced driveshaft at 500 miles because vehicle was vibrating at speeds over 55 mph. It did not remedy situation. Consumer then test drove 2 vehicles of same model, they vibrated as well. Mercedes currently told consumer that this was a characteristic of vehicle.


Other Common Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz S430



S430 Service Bulletins
S430 Defect Investigations