2002 Mercedes Benz E430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E430 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430. That ranks 5th out of 5 E430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 116,589 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 2 | 50% | 116,589 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 79,178 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 79,178 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz E430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side
Instrument panel died completely .between uses.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes e430. The contact stated that the interior of the front and rear driver and passenger's side doors were corroded on the bottom. The exterior of the sunroof area on the drivers side was also corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.