2002 Mercedes-Benz E430Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2022. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other E430 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E430 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What E430 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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