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2000 Mercedes-Benz S430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints231 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage133kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system140
Exterior lighting50
Suspension40
Structure30
Vehicle speed control30
Air bags20
Wheels10
Equipment11
Interior lighting10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other S430 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 S430 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S430 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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, [PHONE]) REPLACED THE FUSE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE…
Complaint 11209429 · May 23, 2019 · 232,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11142538 · Oct 25, 2018 · 20,000 miles
ON 11/18/16 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 S430 WHEN WILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED CAUSING MY ENGINE TO REV. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL & TRIED TO PRESS IT AGAIN TO RE ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PLACED THE CAR IN PARK,…
Complaint 10937111 · Dec 22, 2016

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