2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
The 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side
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 INDIRECTLY HANDLED DURING OTHER REPAIRS. IT IS WELL PUBLISHED MERCEDES OPTED TO USE A "GREEN" ALTERNATIVE, WHICH WE'LL REPORTED OTHERS INDICATED THE SAME INSULATION FAILURES. *TR
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 INDIRECTLY HANDLED DURING OTHER REPAIRS. IT IS WELL PUBLISHED MERCEDES OPTED TO USE A "GREEN" ALTERNATIVE, WHICH WE'LL REPORTED OTHERS INDICATED THE SAME INSULATION FAILURES. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI82.10-P-054588 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Xenon burner inoperative or flickers
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ E430
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E430 — 16 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 — 29 complaints
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E430 — 21 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430 — 25 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E430 (current)
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