2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
The 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430 has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (9 complaints), Exterior Lighting (5 complaints), and Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed, the instrument panel was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V028000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO A FUSE MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR VACUUM SYSTEM. MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA (3061 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30907, (706) 860-1111) REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 232,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S430V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO A FUSE MALFUNCTION WITH THE DOOR VACUUM SYSTEM. MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA (3061 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30907, (706) 860-1111) REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 232,000.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING. ONLY 20,000 MILES SINCE OWNING THE CAR SINCE 1999. THE RECALL FOR SIMILIAR CAR WITH SAME ISSUES BUT THEY SAID NOT THIS CAR.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING. ONLY 20,000 MILES SINCE OWNING THE CAR SINCE 1999. THE RECALL FOR SIMILIAR CAR WITH SAME ISSUES BUT THEY SAID NOT THIS CAR.
Safety Rating for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ S430
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S430 (current)
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 101 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 42 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 39 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 28 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 19 complaints
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