CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
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19Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SHOCK SPRING FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LANDED IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT CORROSION MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BREAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO ILLUMINATION FOR BRAKING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND SIDE, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY, I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TRAFFIC, GOING AROUND 20MPH, MY ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING, OVER-HEATING, OR ANYTHING INDICATION. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RE-START THE CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD ONLY TURN, BUT NO IGNITION. I WAITED NEARLY 20 MINUTES OF TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR, WHEN IT FINALLY DID IGNITE AND START. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME (ABOUT 15 MINUTES) WHERE IT THEN DIED AGAIN, JUST OUTSIDE MY PARKING SPACE. THE CAR WAS CHECKED FOR INDICATION CODES AND THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAME UP AS "MALFUNCTION". *TR
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE AND OF COURSE IT IS NOW "OUT OF WARRANTY" WHEN IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE A PART THAT SHOULD LAST A LOT LONGER ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS PRISTINE AND GARAGE KEPT. HOPEFULLY THE OEM REMANUFACTURED DEALER PART WONT DIE IN ANOTHER 50,000 MILES. AS A NOTE, MERCEDES SHOULD NOT SAY THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LIFETIME BECAUSE IT DEFINITELY IS N
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2).
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