There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430, but owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 4
- Structure › Body — 2
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 133,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Interior Lighting · at 96,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2022
The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed, the instrument panel was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V028000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Electrical System · at 20,000 miles · reported Oct 25, 2018
Instrument cluster is not working. Only 20,000 miles since owning the car since 1999. The recall for similiar car with same issues but they said not this car.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 165,000 miles · reported Oct 9, 2018
Defect in accelerator and electronic attachments, part no220 300 00 04. When part failed, initially, car only powered to low speed under load. Had to drive it out of desert and over mountain at low speed, but down hill ok. Eventually parked it off road. When next starting it, it revved to 3500 RPM and held. Tried to move it, it dropped to idle speed and would not accelerate. I parked it and had mechanic check it. Determined the accelerator was faulty. Gas peddle did not affect engine speed. He pounded on peddle with hand. Engine jumped to 5000 RPM. Turned ignition off, repeated procedure…
Suspension · at 215,180 miles · reported May 10, 2017
Message in display airmatic visit workshop. Diagnosed automatic strut leak. Replaced strut assembly left rear & valve block suspension valve. I still hear air leaking. I've replaces all four air struts over the years. The struts are not cheap. In my opinion mercedes mfg should reimburse me total cost for all four. I'm sure you agree!
Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 22, 2016
On 11/18/16 I was driving my 2000 s430 when wile accelerating to merge onto the freeway my transmission slipped causing my engine to rev. I released the gas pedal & tried to press it again to re engage the transmission but it didn't work. I pulled to the side of the road, placed the car in park, then back to drive. I cautiously drove back home & parked the car until I was able to get a shop appointment. On 11/21/16 I took the car to the shop, they said the fluid was full but the transmission was slipping & needed to be replaced? So I took it home to think, (No problems while driving home). On…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 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 S430?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (14 reports), followed by exterior lighting (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 133,000 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.