2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
39
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
The 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430 has received a total of 39 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (11 complaints), Suspension (4 complaints), and Seat Belts (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated he opened the hatch however, the hatch quickly closed independently. The contact stated he was able to hold the hatch before it closed totally. The contact stated that the passenger’s side spring was detached from the hatch. The contact stated he attempted but was unable to repair the passenger’s side spring. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,268.
SRS CODES IS BEING THROWN. IF YOU MOVE A LITTLE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IT TRIGGERS CODE TO BE THROWN. STARTED THROWING IT OUT OF NOW WHERE.
SRS CODES IS BEING THROWN. IF YOU MOVE A LITTLE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IT TRIGGERS CODE TO BE THROWN. STARTED THROWING IT OUT OF NOW WHERE.
ELECTRICAL/FUSE/CLUSTER PANEL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN DASH VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY
I HAVE A 2003 MERCEDES S430. THE OTHER DAY MY WIFE WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN IT JUST SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. HOW DO WE ALLOW A VEHICLE TO OPERATE ON THE HIGHWAY THAT WOULD JUST CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT AT LEAST GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD. THANKS
Safety Rating for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 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 — 35 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 101 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 42 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430 (current)
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 28 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 19 complaints
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 18 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 0 complaints
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