NHTSA lists 23 complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430, 0 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ S430.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 60.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 21.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 17.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 13.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 13.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 8.7% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 4.3% |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 4.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 4.3% |
| WHEELS | 1 | 4.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | APPLIANCE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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21 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Date: 2024-10-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose cannot be snapped into place on pump fitting
Date: 2024-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. Cause A. Seating of the microphones in the h
Date: 2024-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine i
Date: 2024-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicable standards. If a pressure compensation dia
Date: 2024-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical impairment of the rear lamps. Remedy Rear lamp: Remedy 1: Clearing fogged/condensed rear lamps: 1. Drive the v
Date: 2023-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage A A?A A A A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). A A?A A A A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle). A A?A A A A? Light initial creases d
Date: 2021-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
Tire Pressure Sensors.
Date: 2021-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
Date: 2020-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
Date: 2020-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| S430 | 23 |
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