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1998–2002 · 5 model years

Mercedes-Benz E430 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199921 complaints
Most recalls20020 recalls
Crashes reported7in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301998: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 21 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 19 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 19 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 4 complaints, 0 recalls19981999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 E430—18 mpg040000
2001 E430—18–19 mpg0192140
2000 E430—18 mpg0191010
1999 E430—19 mpg0211010
1998 E430——083020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags18
  • Suspension16
  • Electrical system15
  • Unknown or other7
  • Structure6
  • Power train6
  • Engine and engine cooling5
  • Engine4