2001 Mercedes Benz 430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 430 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 430. That ranks 2nd out of 2 430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz 430 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 50% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 38% | 127,004 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 17,993 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 430.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and the instrument panel lights and gas, speed gauges stopped working and the lights that illuminate the gauges and instruments went out. Vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Gauge illumination failure. Vehicle is a 2001 mercedes e430 which was subject to a recall-campaign number 06v028000. The terms of the recall required mercedes to replace the gauges with a part not subject to the same failure mode which was subject to the recall. My vehicles had the gauges replaced…
I own a 2001 mercedes s430. It has 110 ,000 miles. Suddenly my car went very low and a warning showed up on the dash board screen i.e. Car too low and i felt that it was not possible to turn the car without tires touching the fenders. I am told that i have to replace air suspension pump, relay, and…
Gauge illumination failure. Vehicle is a 2001 mercedes s430. This vehicle was subject to a recall - campaign number; 06v028000. The terms of the recall required mercedes to replace the gauges with a part not subject to the same failure mode which was the subject of the recall. My vehicle had the…
Mercedes has placed a sensor for the supplemental restraint system inside the seats of the e430. If the sensor goes bad a dashboard light comes on indicating an srs error. The commonwealth of virginia inspection procedure requires this to be remedied for the annual vehicle inspection to be passed…
Other Mercedes Benz 430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 430 | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 430?
Owners most often report electrical system, interior lighting, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz 430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 430 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.