1998 Mercedes Benz E430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E430 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430. That ranks 4th out of 5 E430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 142,523 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercedes Benz E430 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 | 3 | 38% | 142,523 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 38% | 82,439 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 38% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz E430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension coil spring ejection (PE07021) — opened Apr 19, 2007, closed Aug 9, 2007.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passengerâs side front coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE07021. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a…
Stalling, abrupt engine failure, fail to or delayed start: frequency - 6 times per year, no warning. 1/yr - fail to start and delayed starting for several minutes; 5/yr engine stopped/ stalled while operating at speeds from 35 to 65 mph. 1. During the delayed started there was no engine noise, i.e…
4.11.15//1233hrs (mt) -- 1998 mercedes benz e430 stalling, engine failure problem: multiple incidents (more than 15 in 7 years) of engine failure since 2008. Without warning or any sign of a problem, the engine completely shuts off. This occurs: while starting - no response , while stopped, driving…
The vehicle has exhibited symptoms for 15 months resulting in $2,000 in attempted repairs: replaced ignition and key, k module, and air regulator. Any and all the following symptoms may and do occur without warning: engine light goes on, bas asr, bas, emergency break light, defective display light…
My wife was driving the 1998 mercedes e430 at 65 mph on a two lane frontage road along i-4 in lakeland florida on august 7, 2005. The road had curves and stop signs. Without any warning or check engine lights, the vehicle lost power steering and anti-lock power brakes. My wife ran through a stop…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E430 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.