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2000–2006 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200173 complaints
Most recalls20060 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0204060802000: 23 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 73 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 31 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 26 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 18 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 11 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2000200120022003200420052006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 S430—17–19 mpg0123110
2005 S430—17–19 mpg0111100
2004 S430—17–19 mpg0180000
2003 S430—17–18 mpg0260100
2002 S430—18 mpg0310100
2001 S430—18 mpg0732450
2000 S430—18 mpg0230100

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

  • Electrical system106
  • Suspension31
  • Exterior lighting24
  • Power train17
  • Vehicle speed control14
  • Interior lighting14
  • Structure11
  • Visibility9