Mercedes Benz 430 2000
Model 430 made in 2000 by Mercedes Benz got 28 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and digital instrument panel. The car had one investigation (interior lighting).
Model 2000
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE05062 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 11/10/2005 | 02/08/2006 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE | 06V028000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on seven reports indicating that the instrument clusters in model year (my) 2000-2001 mercedes-benz s class vehicles failed in that consumers were unable to read any of the gauges while operating their vehicles at any speed during the day or night.in its 573 report to nhtsa dated february 1, 2006, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes-benz)states that there are three instrument cluster failure modes that would result in undesirable operation.these three failure modes are specific to certain dates of production (see below) for the subject vehicle, and mercedes-benz is recalling those vehicles within those dates.specific information regarding the failure modes is described in mercedes-benz's report (see nhtsa recall 06v028).three of the odi complaints submitted to mercedes-benz involve vehicles that were produced before the dates of production of vehicles affected by the three failure modes.based on review of those three complaints, mercedes-benz was unable to identify a relation of those three to the defects identified in the recalled vehicles.all of the mercedes-benz complaints with vins identified were within the recall population (only 2 vehicle vins were not available to positively identify vehicle build date).the recall population will include 36,911 s class and cl class mercedes-benz vehicles built in the production dates ranging from june 2000 through november 2000, january 2002 through april 2002, and may 2004 through september 2004.these dates of production cover vehicles from the 2000-2002 my and the 2004-2005 my.to correct the condition, mercedes-benz will replace all affected instrument clusters with improved ones that are not subject to the failure modes.mercedes-benz will begin owner notification during the 1st quarter of 2006. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 98000 | 2 | 09/01/2005 |
| I have a 2000 mercedes s430 that is unsafe. the vehicle is unstable in the rain. i was driving in the rain and the rear end of the car became unstable. the vehicle fish tailed out of control and caused me to hit the center guard rail. the airbags did not go off. after 25 years of experienced driving, i feel this is a manufacturer problem and the vehicle is unsafe. *nm | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 11/24/2000 | |
| Was making a left turn when another vehicle t boned mercedes benz. upon impact none of 7 air bags deployed. insurance adjuster looked at vehicle. there was 1 injury,passenger was hospitalized.*ak *slc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| While trying to make a left turn consumer's vehicle was hit on driver's side. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. contacted dealer. 1 injury. *ak | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 11/24/2000 | |
| Was making a left turn when another vehicle t boned mercedes benz. upon impact none of 7 air bags deployed. insurance adjuster looked at vehicle. there was 1 injury,passenger was hospitalized.*ak *slc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 33000 | 1 | 04/10/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz e430. within 5 minutes of driving the vehicle, the passenger side and curtain air bags deployed. the failure occurred while driving 65 mph. the vehicle sustained interior damage to the rear side door and the fabric around the roof. the current and failure mileages were 33,000. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 1 | 11/24/2000 | |
| Was making a left turn when another vehicle t boned mercedes benz. upon impact none of 7 air bags deployed. insurance adjuster looked at vehicle. there was 1 injury,passenger was hospitalized.*ak *slc | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 10/05/2007 | 156726 | 1 | 09/29/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz 430. while driving 60 mph, the instrument panel cluster failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that no recalls were available. he printed out the recall information from the internet, but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle for free. the repair would cost $962. the current and failure mileages were 156,726. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 60000 | 365 | 04/06/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that the pixels in the instrument panel display are failing. the information that is provided is not legible. he is unable to read the speedometer or fuel gauge. the current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Instrument cluster lighting failure - lights out on dash. cannot read speed. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 53000 | 1 | 01/05/2000 |
| Crankshaft position sensor failed with no obdii error code set. engine fails to start during a failed sensor condition. engine fails randomly at any time due to a heat related intermittent sensor problem. this is a very common failure with late model mercedes - engines stop in hot weather due to this failing sensor. dealerships sell alot of these sensors - none claim a reliable one has yet to be been proven reliable. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 53000 | 1 | 01/05/2000 |
| Crankshaft position sensor failed with no obdii error code set. engine fails to start during a failed sensor condition. engine fails randomly at any time due to a heat related intermittent sensor problem. this is a very common failure with late model mercedes - engines stop in hot weather due to this failing sensor. dealerships sell alot of these sensors - none claim a reliable one has yet to be been proven reliable. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 57720 | 8 | 09/12/2007 |
| Car shut off in traffic 6x in 3 days. the last straw was when it cut off as i was getting off on a ramp on 285 north. i have been told the it is the crank shaft sensor. that is a shame that the car shuts off anywhere it wants and it is a mercedes s430 2000 with 57k miles. glad my kids were not in the car. i backed up traffic. heard that this happen all the time with the v8 cars. it took a hour for it to start again. then it cut off 2 more times before i got it home. *tr | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. the contact stated due to inadequate illumination he is unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, on the instrument cluster. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him his vin was not included in the recall. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v028000, component: interior lighting. the manufacturer was contacted who informed him his vin was not included in the recall and if he wanted the vehicle to be repaired he would have to pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 140,000...mw | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 03/02/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. the contact stated the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. the instrument cluster gauges and indicators did not illuminate. the dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v028000 component: interior lighting but his vin was not included. to repair his vehicle it would cost him $2000. the manufacturer was contacted and also stated his vin was not included in the recall and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 182,000...mw | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Instrument cluster lighting failure - lights out on dash. cannot read speed. *jb | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 130000 | 1 | 05/08/2000 |
| I took my mb s430 to the dealer for service. when i picked up my car and drove off the dealer lot, my speedometer started to flash and then it went completely dark. i can not see the speedometer to see how fast i am going, or the temp and fuel gauge. i went back to the dealer and they said i need a new speedometer($1600). i drove the car home and was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. luckily i did not get a ticket. i can provide any information you need to verify this information. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that when she first started her vehicle the transmission dragged. she stated it also took a long time for the vehicle to change into the next gear. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated a new transmission was needed. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 1 | 07/12/2007 | |
| Seat belt safety defect concern customer purchased 2000 mercedes benz s430 the seat belt in the rear would not release**cc the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. it was discovered that when the seat belts were in a locked position, and when the seat belts were repeatedly pulled, it would lock the seat belt permanently. by pulling the seat belt after the inertia wheel locked, the inertia wheel was permanently locked. a local dealership informed the consumer, that once the seat belts are locked they would have to be replaced. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 124872 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz 430 ml. the contact stated that the steering fluids constantly leak from the cooling hose to the power steering. as a result, the power steering fails while the vehicle is in motion. the dealer added fuel in the hose, which lasted for two weeks. currently, the fuel indicator is illuminated and the vehicle vibrates badly. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that she must pay for the repair. the dealer stated that she has to constantly place fluid in the hose because it cannot be repaired. the failure mileage was 124,872. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes s-430 suspension conversion kits & air suspension parts sort by: price: low to high price: high to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest 10 per page 20 per page 40 per page 60 per page 100 per page of 1 2000-2006 mercedes s430 4-wheel air ride suspension conversion kit | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 98000 | 2 | 09/01/2005 |
| I have a 2000 mercedes s430 that is unsafe. the vehicle is unstable in the rain. i was driving in the rain and the rear end of the car became unstable. the vehicle fish tailed out of control and caused me to hit the center guard rail. the airbags did not go off. after 25 years of experienced driving, i feel this is a manufacturer problem and the vehicle is unsafe. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 1 | 02/01/2004 | |
| Acceleration pedal failure. the accerator refused to respond, picked up speed, resulting in serious accident.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TORRANCE | 90505 | SOUTHBAY AUTOHAUS | 310.534.3333 |
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | BRUNO AUTO SPORT | ||
| NC | CARY | 27511 | MERCEDES BENZ OF CARY | 919-380-1800 |