2001 Mercedes Benz E430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E430 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430. That ranks 2nd out of 5 E430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 88,235 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 21% | 88,235 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 116,174 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | 128,349 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 88,048 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz E430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz e430. While driving approximately 45 mph, the shock spring for the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle and landed in the road. The contact pulled over at a fuel station and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic…
Brake light switch keeps breaking causing vehicle to have no illumination for braking
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz e430. While driving approximately 80 mph, the passenger side door and curtain air bags suddenly deployed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The front passenger sustained injuries to the right shoulder and side, which…
While traveling down a highway, i was approaching a stoplight. While slowing down to traffic, going around 20mph, my engine died without warning, over-heating, or anything indication. After several attempts to re-start the car, the engine would only turn, but no ignition. I waited nearly 20 minutes…
The catalytic converter began very lightly rattling at low speeds only intermittently at only around 50000 miles. It now has approx. 60000 miles on it and has a loud noticeable rattle which is also causing vibration in the car and has made the hard shifting from first gear in the transmission worse…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.