2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430.

Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Power Train	4
Suspension	4
Structure	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Visibility	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Steering	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2022-08-18, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that the electric conductor from the blower motor to the fuse holder overheated and melted the fuse. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V227000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

2019-12-17, Unknown Or Other
IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK. THIS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES.

2019-09-25, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FUSE WAS REPLACED FOR THE GAUGES, BUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STILL WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 188,872.

2017-09-26, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE SCREEN WAS DARK. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

2017-03-15, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
WHILE DRIVING AIRMATIC STRUT SNAPPED HIM HALF ON THE FREEWAY. WHOLE CAR DROPPED AND HAD TO TOW VEHICLE TO SHOP. REPLACED THE AIRMATIC STRUT AND NOW ABS SENSOR CAME ON AND DOESNT GO AWAY. REPLACED SENSOR AND STILL WONT GO AWAY SO NOW I LOST CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKES WEIRD, AND LOST ESP CONTROL WITH HEAVY STEERING. COMMON ISSUE ON THIS VEHICLE WITH THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Power Train (4), Suspension (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.