CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
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8Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430.
Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passengerâs side front coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE07021. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed due to a possible safety risk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 170,000.
STALLING, ABRUPT ENGINE FAILURE, FAIL TO OR DELAYED START: FREQUENCY - 6 TIMES PER YEAR, NO WARNING. 1/YR - FAIL TO START AND DELAYED STARTING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES; 5/YR ENGINE STOPPED/ STALLED WHILE OPERATING AT SPEEDS FROM 35 TO 65 MPH. 1. DURING THE DELAYED STARTED THERE WAS NO ENGINE NOISE, I.E. NO GENERATOR/TURNOVER OCCURRED, EVEN DASH LIGHTS FAILED TO LIGHT; THEN STARTED - NO ERROR MESSAGE NOR CHECK ENGINE APPEARED. 2. DURING THE STALLS AT SPEED IN GEAR, THE ENGINE DIED WITH NO WARNING AND EVENTUALLY STARTED AGAIN WITH REPEATED KEY-TURNS. MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF ENGINE FAILURE SINCE 2008. WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY SIGN OF A PROBLEM, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS OCCURS:
4.11.15//1233HRS (MT) -- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E430 STALLING, ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEM: MULTIPLE INCIDENTS (MORE THAN 15 IN 7 YEARS) OF ENGINE FAILURE SINCE 2008. WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY SIGN OF A PROBLEM, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS OCCURS: WHILE STARTING - NO RESPONSE , WHILE STOPPED, DRIVING AT SURFACE STREET AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS, TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND EVEN BACKING UP. HAVE REPLACED/REPAIRED OR INSPECTED PLUGS&WIRES, WIRING HARNESS, K40 RELAY, FUSES, BATTERY, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, EGR VALVE, FUEL FILTER, ECU CHIP, FUEL PUMP/RELAY/LINES, VACUUM LINES, AIR FILTER, TENSIONER, HARMONIC BALANCER, VIBRATION DAMPER, IGNITION CONTROL UNIT, SOLENO
THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED SYMPTOMS FOR 15 MONTHS RESULTING IN $2,000 IN ATTEMPTED REPAIRS: REPLACED IGNITION AND KEY, K MODULE, AND AIR REGULATOR. ANY AND ALL THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY AND DO OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING: ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON, BAS ASR, BAS, EMERGENCY BREAK LIGHT, DEFECTIVE DISPLAY LIGHT, DEFECTIVE BULB, ALL WARNING LIGHTS GO ON AT ONCE. ALL THE LIGHTS WILL CLEAR WHEN RESTARTING THE CAR, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL TURN OFF IN A DAY OR TWO. MECHANICALLY THE FUEL GAUGE AND RPM GAUGE WILL SWING WILDLY WHILE THE SPEEDOMETER SWINGS OR DROPS TO ZERO WHILE IN OPERATION (HAZARD 1), TYPICALLY THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRE (HAZARD 2), THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO FROM A STOPPED POSITION PAST THE
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 1998 MERCEDES E430 AT 65 MPH ON A TWO LANE FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG I-4 IN LAKELAND FLORIDA ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE ROAD HAD CURVES AND STOP SIGNS. WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND ANTI-LOCK POWER BRAKES. MY WIFE RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND INTO A FIELD BEFORE REGAINING CONTROL, ALTHOUGH LIMITED, OF THE VEHICLE. THE HARMONIC DAMPER HAD DISINTEGRATED TAKING OUT THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE SEIZING OF THE ENGINE AS THE DAMPER PARTS WEDGED BETWEEN THE REMAINING PART OF THE DAMPER AND THE ENGINE OIL PAN. MY WIFE WAS STARTLED BY THE NOISE, THEN THE QUIET AND THE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING AND THE
1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 questions
Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Unknown Or Other (3).
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