CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
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8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND GAS, SPEED GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE THE GAUGES AND INSTRUMENTS WENT OUT. VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
GAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES E430 WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL-CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. MY VEHICLES HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RECALL, BUT WE HAVE HAD A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THESE GAUGES, FAILING WITH THE IDENTICAL FAILURE MODE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL. I HAVE NOTIFIED MERCEDES AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART, EVEN THOUGH IT FAILED WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE. *TR
I OWN A 2001 MERCEDES S430. IT HAS 110 ,000 MILES. SUDDENLY MY CAR WENT VERY LOW AND A WARNING SHOWED UP ON THE DASH BOARD SCREEN I.E. CAR TOO LOW AND I FELT THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE CAR WITHOUT TIRES TOUCHING THE FENDERS. I AM TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION PUMP, RELAY, AND POSSIBALY ALL AIR BAGS. MINIMUM COST OF $1000 PLUS TO $2000 PLUS. I THINK THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN TO MERCEDES AND ARE INTENTIONALLY IGNORING A RECALL. YOU SURELY EXPECTS THE SO CALLED WORLD'S BEST AUTO MANUFACTURER TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, WHEN THEY CHARGE $70,000 FOR THESE MACHINES. *TT
GAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES S430. THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL - CAMPAIGN NUMBER; 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RECALL, BUT WE HAVE HAD A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE GAUGES, FAILING WITH THE IDENTICAL FAILURE MODE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED MERCEDES AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THIS PART, EVEN THOUGH IT FAILED WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE. *TR
MERCEDES HAS PLACED A SENSOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSIDE THE SEATS OF THE E430. IF THE SENSOR GOES BAD A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING AN SRS ERROR. THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA INSPECTION PROCEDURE REQUIRES THIS TO BE REMEDIED FOR THE ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION TO BE PASSED. THE ONLY SOLUTION MERCEDES OFFERS IS TO REPLACE THE SEAT AT A COST OF OVER $900.00. *TR
2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Interior Lighting (3), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz 430 has been fixed?
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