Mercedes Benz S430 owners have reported 7 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz S430. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the front passenger's side of the vehicle was sitting abnormally low. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle however, once he reached 60 mph a warning light illuminated, indicating that the vehicle Read details...
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...
I have a 2003 mercedes S430. The other day my wife was going down the highway at 65 mph when it just shut off in the middle of the road. This is very dangerous. How do we allow a vehicle to operate on the highway that would just cut off in the middle of the road without at least giving you a chance Read details...
While driving vehicle loses all power and surges out of control due to an eletronic engine management system. Contact dealer, and dealer indicated NHTSA should do a full investigation. Please add VIN. Read details...