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2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430, but owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
73
Crashes / fires
2 / 4
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System38
Interior Lighting11
Suspension8
Exterior Lighting6
Visibility6
Power Train4
Unknown or Other4
Air Bags3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Engine and Engine Cooling2

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 13
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 2
  • Suspension › Front — 2
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 92,000 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 188,622 miles · reported Jul 7, 2020
2 days after receiving my 2001 s430 from local dealer (Critz benz of savannah) for service that was done incorrectly.I notice while driving the burned out odor coming the air vents. I noticed my instrument cluster lighting start to flicker as I was driving but thought nothing of it. The next day however while entering the vehicle I noticed no lights were on the dashboard what so ever, it was taken back to local dealer to be diagnosed. Wanted to let you know that we found your instrument cluster completely shorted out. It seems to be some form of internal electrical fault. Would have to have…
Electrical System · at 60,000 miles · reported Mar 17, 2020
2001 was when the airmatics first came out mercedes perfected in 2002 there was a recall but I did not get the letter til after the date and mercedes wouldn't honor it I purchased this car and it's broken such a waste the airmatics won't go up it's slammed low we'll need to tow it w the big tow truck because it's too low it'll scratch
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 53,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2018
The contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz s430. While the contact was attempting to open the rear passenger door, the latch pulled out; however, the door remained closed. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of coconut creek (4250 fl-7, coconut creek, fl 33073) where it was diagnosed that the door latch mechanism failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Electrical System · at 170,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2018
The instrument control cluster the pixels slowly fade in and out cant read any thing that going on with car miles or problems with car.
Electrical System · at 320,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2018
The contact owned a 2001 mercedes-benz s430. While at an intersection, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. A fire report was filed. The dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (38 reports), followed by interior lighting (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 92,000 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.