Structure Problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Mercedes Benz S430 owners have reported 3 problems related to structure (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Structure problem of the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430

Failure Date: 02/29/2012

We have been receiving messages for things happening in car ( ex light out trunk won't open etc. ) we have been told that it is a wiring harness problem. They are well aware of the problem in the cars but have not turned it in as a recall.

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2 Structure problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

Failure Date: 06/08/2005

Contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. The vehicle was still under warranty. Service dealer stated they couldn't find what is wrong with the brakes. While driving at speeds above 40 mph the vehicle vibrated. On several occasion the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. This resulted in several near accidents. The dealer/manufacturer were notified and concluded that the brake wear was normal wear and tear and that they just needed to be replaced. The center console would not open properly. The stereo's volume goes up and down. The power steering made a groaning noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction, the power steering hose was tightened. This problem was worse when the vehicle was cold. The glove box would not open. The trunk release button was inoperative.

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3 Structure problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

Failure Date: 01/08/2000

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 head light assembly failures, engine, fuel, accelerator pedal assembly, alternator, battery, instrument cluster, vacuum door pump, electrical, front suspension failures such as the airmatic shocks, the thrust arms, ball joints and the airmatic pump/relay. The transmission seals leaked, the washer fluid hose had to be replaced, the blower motor harness, fan belt, dimmer switch, trunk springs were all replaced. The plastic trim on the front seat was replaced due to cracking. The front door sill strip cover was replaced. The threshold bellows were coming apart, the side marker light was replaced.


Other Common Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz S430

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
5
Structure problems
3
Door problems
1
Hatchback/liftgate problems
1
Hood problems
1


S430 Service Bulletins
S430 Defect Investigations