Mercedes Benz S430 2005
Model S430 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 9 consumer complains as well as 38 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| TB-82-10-668 | 01/07/2009 | 10028665 | Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn | 05/13/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-82-10-668 | 01/07/2009 | 10028665 | Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn | 05/13/2009 | |
| 2005100014 | 11/01/2005 | 10018660 | Version code instrument cluster. *nm | 01/10/2006 | |
| 325029 | 03/31/2009 | PB-32-50-29A | 10016687 | Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. *pe | 09/27/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| LI32-50 | 01/20/2011 | 10037917 | Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. this is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| LI32-50 | 01/20/2011 | 10037917 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 8200300 | 09/17/2004 | 8200300A | 10010129 | Diagnostic enhancement. 220/215 comand enhanced diagnostic assistance center edac. *tt | 11/04/2004 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| PB 82-10-630 | 07/28/2008 | 10025845 | Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe | 09/10/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 276064 | 12/13/2005 | 10018931 | Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| SC-2007100004 | 02/01/2009 | 10029504 | Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| 2007100004 | 01/01/2009 | 10023776 | Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007. *pe | 01/31/2008 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PB-42-45-107 | 03/20/2009 | 10028684 | Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. models 215 and 220. model years unknown. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PB-42-45-107 | 03/20/2009 | 10028684 | Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. models 215 and 220. model years unknown. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2 | 05/11/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| PB-46-20-16E | 02/27/2009 | 10028587 | Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2 | 05/11/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PB-32-22-23A | 05/10/2010 | 10036737 | Mercedes: knocking or thumping noise from rear of the vehicle during acceleration. this document has been discontinued. *pe | 04/12/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| PB-32-22-77 | 03/31/2009 | 10028685 | Mercedes: vehicle does not lower and/or airmatic visit workshop display in instrument cluster. model 220. model years unknown. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| PB-32-50-35C | 02/22/2008 | 10028626 | Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. models 215.3, 220, and 230. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 322218B | 03/06/2008 | 322218D | 10010959 | Leakage from front air suspension strut thorugh the sealing compound. this serivce bulletin supersedes 322218 dated 01/16/2004. *eh mersedes benz models 220.170; 175, 183, 184. vin up to 360985 without active body control. *eh up | 12/20/2004 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2006110005 | 08/01/2008 | 10021246 | Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe | 03/26/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 3801 | 1 | 12/01/2004 |
| I leased a new mercedes benz s430 during december 2004 from walter's mb in riverside, ca. problems with the electronic stability system (esp) began march 2005 and on march 16, 2005 reported problems to walters mb during service visit. on december 9, 2005 reported problem again to walter's mb during service visit. both times i reported how vehicle instrument cluster board lighting would blink and black out but esp light in the instrument cluster would turn on causing vehicle braking system to shut down speed to 15 miles per hour on freeway. during december 2005 i sent complaint letter to nhtsa recall office in washington, dc. regarding problems with instrument cluster lighting and esp collateral problem. i included copy of june 2004 mercedes benz recall in japan of 98,000 sclass vehicles with esp problems and suggested same problem existed here in united states. later during february 2006 esp problem returned and reported problem to walters mb vehicle was serviced during february, march and may 2006 with same symptoms. walter's mb made me feel like i did not know what i was talking about. i sent follow-up complaint letter to nhtsa recall mr. george person in washington, dc. finally i received a recall notice letter dated november 2006 and a second recall notice #2006-080004 dated december 2006 both from mb. on february 6, 2007 walter's mb performed the repairs for recall #2006-080004. esp problems came back during november 2007 and walter's serviced unit 1/16/2008. i have copies of letters from 10 other individuals that have experienced similar problems with the esp system and can provide copies for your review. i believe the esp problem is caused by collateral damage in connection with the instrument cluster illumination and should be included in the recall campaign #2006-080004. my recommendation is for the nhtsa to inspect all records for mb vehicles repaired by the recall. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz s430. while parked the contact turned the ignition and took the key out of the vehicle but the ignition continued to run. the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the contact opened the hood and noticed flames. the fire department was called. the fire department arrived and did not notice a flame but pulled the vehicle out of the drive way due to fear it could explode. the vehicle shut off on its own. the vehicle was towed to a certified mercedes mechanic. the air pump and air module pump compressor were replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. ds | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 3801 | 1 | 12/01/2004 |
| I leased a new mercedes benz s430 during december 2004 from walter's mb in riverside, ca. problems with the electronic stability system (esp) began march 2005 and on march 16, 2005 reported problems to walters mb during service visit. on december 9, 2005 reported problem again to walter's mb during service visit. both times i reported how vehicle instrument cluster board lighting would blink and black out but esp light in the instrument cluster would turn on causing vehicle braking system to shut down speed to 15 miles per hour on freeway. during december 2005 i sent complaint letter to nhtsa recall office in washington, dc. regarding problems with instrument cluster lighting and esp collateral problem. i included copy of june 2004 mercedes benz recall in japan of 98,000 sclass vehicles with esp problems and suggested same problem existed here in united states. later during february 2006 esp problem returned and reported problem to walters mb vehicle was serviced during february, march and may 2006 with same symptoms. walter's mb made me feel like i did not know what i was talking about. i sent follow-up complaint letter to nhtsa recall mr. george person in washington, dc. finally i received a recall notice letter dated november 2006 and a second recall notice #2006-080004 dated december 2006 both from mb. on february 6, 2007 walter's mb performed the repairs for recall #2006-080004. esp problems came back during november 2007 and walter's serviced unit 1/16/2008. i have copies of letters from 10 other individuals that have experienced similar problems with the esp system and can provide copies for your review. i believe the esp problem is caused by collateral damage in connection with the instrument cluster illumination and should be included in the recall campaign #2006-080004. my recommendation is for the nhtsa to inspect all records for mb vehicles repaired by the recall. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 3801 | 1 | 12/01/2004 |
| I leased a new mercedes benz s430 during december 2004 from walter's mb in riverside, ca. problems with the electronic stability system (esp) began march 2005 and on march 16, 2005 reported problems to walters mb during service visit. on december 9, 2005 reported problem again to walter's mb during service visit. both times i reported how vehicle instrument cluster board lighting would blink and black out but esp light in the instrument cluster would turn on causing vehicle braking system to shut down speed to 15 miles per hour on freeway. during december 2005 i sent complaint letter to nhtsa recall office in washington, dc. regarding problems with instrument cluster lighting and esp collateral problem. i included copy of june 2004 mercedes benz recall in japan of 98,000 sclass vehicles with esp problems and suggested same problem existed here in united states. later during february 2006 esp problem returned and reported problem to walters mb vehicle was serviced during february, march and may 2006 with same symptoms. walter's mb made me feel like i did not know what i was talking about. i sent follow-up complaint letter to nhtsa recall mr. george person in washington, dc. finally i received a recall notice letter dated november 2006 and a second recall notice #2006-080004 dated december 2006 both from mb. on february 6, 2007 walter's mb performed the repairs for recall #2006-080004. esp problems came back during november 2007 and walter's serviced unit 1/16/2008. i have copies of letters from 10 other individuals that have experienced similar problems with the esp system and can provide copies for your review. i believe the esp problem is caused by collateral damage in connection with the instrument cluster illumination and should be included in the recall campaign #2006-080004. my recommendation is for the nhtsa to inspect all records for mb vehicles repaired by the recall. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/09/2005 | 13000 | 2 | 12/01/2004 |
| Dt: contact stated on 8-9-05 was on a trip to oregon and was going to park the car when it surged forward and went down an embankment and huge boulders stopped the car. he had it towed to dealer. they were fixing the car and checking to see what may have happened. has been waiting for approximately 2 weeks to see what the problem may have been. they were waiting for someone from mercedes to check it out. the contact was very concerned about safety even after they repaired the car.*ak the consumer experienced a second failure on 1/3/06 . the vehicle surged suddenly and the consumer crashed into a wall. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ARCARDIA | RUSNAK MERCEDES |