2002 Mercedes Benz S430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S430 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430. That ranks 2nd out of 7 S430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 65%), typically at around 111,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 31owner 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 S430 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 | 20 | 65% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 26% | 97,556 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 23% | 136,504 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 68,532 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 209,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 16,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz S430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS INADEQUATE TO SEE THE GAUGES. FLETCHER JONES IMPORTS (7300 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN…
I have approximately 104,000 miles, i cannot see it anymore because while driving home at night from the airport on the expressway doing 65 miles per hour, it went black. All the gauges were found stuck in their location the next morning at what they were at when the cluster went black. The cluster…
Instrument lights went out, can't see speed or other dash information such as fuel. Rear suspension looses air, car sits to low to drive, body sits on rear tires. Happened while driving city street, tires smoked and are pitted.
The battery located in the trunk of the vehicle is situated next to the gas tank. There are no covers on the metal parts on the top of the battery located in the trunk of the vehicle, and the mat that comes with the vehicle does not sufficiently cover these metal poles, leaving them vulnerable to…
While driving on 12/10/2016, the instrument cluster panel went very dark. At night there was no illumination either. Also the speedometer was fluctuating wildly from high to low and back. I could only see this with my interior light on, as the dash panel was dark. I realized i could not read any of…
Other Mercedes Benz S430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 S430 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 S430 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 S430 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 S430 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 S430 | 73 | 0 |
| 2000 S430 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz S430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S430 model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.