2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430
The 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 has received a total of 28 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 (6 complaints), Suspension (4 complaints), and Power Train (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI32-50 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MERCEDES-BENZE: THERE IS A LEAKAGE AT THE PRESS-FIT SLEEVE OF A PULSATION DAMPER. THIS IS CAUSED BY HIGH HEAT ENTERING THE SYSTEM OR TENSION IN THE LINE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 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 — 39 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S430 (current)
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 19 complaints
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 18 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 0 complaints
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