There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 1
- Electronic Stability Control › Automatic (Asc) — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 98,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 148,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2013
Dash lights flicker and dim,ABS light came on and car seem to stop running but was able to drive to a safe location,dash lights came back on was able to get home. Next day check car battery 12.67 volts and with car on 14.56 volts. At night these was scary I have no clue to what had happen. Next day drove car around town happen again.
Suspension · at 120,000 miles · reported May 23, 2013
2000 mercedes benz e430 purchased new in november 2000 and now has a little over 120,000 miles on it. Single owner car with all maintenance done on schedule over the life of the car. Car just passed va annual state inspection 2 weeks ago. Being driven at around 25 miles per hour and began to feel something dragging under the car. Slowed down further and proceeded directly to goodyear repair facility. After road test goodyear lifted the car up and removed the front right (Passenger) side wheel to see what the problem was. At this point the coil spring completely separated from the car and fell…
Interior Lighting · at 81,507 miles · reported Apr 27, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inadequately illuminated and he was unable to read any of the instrument panel gauges. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (Interior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,507. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/13/11
Interior Lighting · at 182,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that the instrument cluster gauges and indicators would not illuminate. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact of a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v028000 (Interior lighting) but the contacts VIN was not included in the recall and the repairs of $2000 would be at his expense. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the dealers advice. They offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,000.
Suspension · at 89,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2009
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430?
Owners report air bags problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 98,000 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.