2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
1 Crash 1 Fire
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
The 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (5 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
1 Fire
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, he became aware that the defroster was not working properly, affecting the visibility while driving. The contact also stated that the heater and the A/C were not working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V227000 (Electrical System); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
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VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
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190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, he became aware that the defroster was not working properly, affecting the visibility while driving. The contact also stated that the heater and the A/C were not working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V227000 (Electrical System); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED HOWEVER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS STILL INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 206,000. ## VIN PASSED ## MERCEDES-BENZ 2005 S430 ##
DASH WARNINGS:: SRS INACTIVE, PRE-SAFE UNAVAILABLE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF ACCORDING TO THE LIGHT AND THERE IS NO BABY SEAT IN IT.
DASH WARNINGS:: SRS INACTIVE, PRE-SAFE UNAVAILABLE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF ACCORDING TO THE LIGHT AND THERE IS NO BABY SEAT IN IT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 28 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430 (current)
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 18 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S430 — 0 complaints
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