2004 Mercedes Benz S430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S430 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz S430. That ranks 5th out of 7 S430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 99,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 7 | 39% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 22% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 22% | 59,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 44,533 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 188,872 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 29,066 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz S430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
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 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that the electric conductor from the blower motor to the fuse holder overheated and melted the fuse. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number…
If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could cause injury if it comes down while someone is reaching into the trunk. This happened to me several times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz s430. Due to inadequate illumination of the instrument cluster, the contact was not able to read the gauges and indicators. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuse was replaced for the gauges, but the instrument cluster still was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz s430. While starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster did not illuminate and the screen was dark. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage…
Car stuck on park, wont release gear due to faulty plastic safety feature that cracks over time due to inferior material. Have to replace whole gear box or remove safety pin which can cause an accident since lever will shift whitout pressing brake or ignition on.
Other Mercedes Benz S430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 S430 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 S430 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 S430 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 S430 | 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 2004 Mercedes Benz S430?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz S430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.