CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430.
Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIED COMPLETELY .BETWEEN USES.
THE WIRING HARNESS HAS MULTIPLE EXPOSED COPPER WIRING DUE TO DISINTEGRATING INSULATION FROM NORMAL USE. THE WIRING INSULATION IS VIRTUALLY CRACKED OR COMPLETELY MISSING, EXPOSING IT TO DIRECT ENGINE HEAT AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS POSES SAFETY AND RISK OF HEADLIGHT FAILURE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS COSTS OWNERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FULLY REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AND RELATED COMPONENTS. MY CAR HAS SPECIFICALLY ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED, KEEPING A STRICT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND FOLLOWING ROUTINE ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE, ALL BY ONLY TRAINED MERCEDES CERTIFIED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE LIGHTING WIRING INSULATION SHOULD BE RESILIENT AND SHOULD LAST INDEFINITELY SINCE IT IS NOT I INDIRECTL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS WERE CORRODED ON THE BOTTOM. THE EXTERIOR OF THE SUNROOF AREA ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS ALSO CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR PANELS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *TR
2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 questions
Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 has been fixed?
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