Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mercedes benz / S430
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006102314 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2006 | After 2000 miles the car was in reverse and all of a sudden there was a loud bang and then another loud bang and the car lurched forward. then we were |
| 005089062 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 s430 instrument cluster. *ts the consumer didn't receive full reimbursement. the consumer was told he |
| 006085136 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | 2001 s439v instrument cluster blew out. *ts the consumer stated the instrument cluster failed twice. the first time the instrument cluster failed, |
| 006084769 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated the airbag's warning light illuminated. when the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, they determined the sensor needed |
| 006084717 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated without warning, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the instrument |
| 006084169 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE, NO INTERIOR LIGHTS IN DASH INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES. SERIOUS AND VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM |
| 006083866 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | My instrument cluster on my mb s430 (model year 2001) has completely failed. none of the instruments are operable, including the speedometer, gas |
| 006083748 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving, entire instrument cluster when dark could not see gauges including speedometer. find this failure very dangerous due to lack of |
| 006083747 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving, entire instrument cluster when dark could not see gauges including speedometer. find this failure very dangerous due to lack of |
| 006083174 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel gauges and indicators failed to illuminate without warning. a |
| 006083009 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument panel was inoperable. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop who |
| 006079474 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | IP STARTED TO SMOKE, FILLING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FORCING THE DRIVER TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *NM |
| 006078603 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THUS LEAVING ME WITH NO INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTOMOBILE. "IN THE DARK. *JB |
| 006078602 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THUS LEAVING ME WITH NO INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTOMOBILE. "IN THE DARK. *JB |
| 006074981 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway the instrument panel malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the |
| 006069826 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | The instrument cluster on my 2001 mercedes s 430 went completely black as i was traveling at night, some distance away from my home. there was no way |
| 006068072 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated the instrument cluster is having electrical malfunctions. the gauges are unreadable during the day and at night. there is a |
| 006066026 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard electrical system failed and the gauges no longer register the speed or fuel level. there is a nhtsa recall |
| 006062879 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | The instrument cluster went out while i was driving on the interstate. this left me with no speedometer nor any other instrumentation. even the turn |
| 006058798 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated the interior lighting is inoperable. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. the vehicle has |
| 005035175 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2005 | 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 |
| 005032579 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Dt: contact stated the instrument panel malfunctioned. the indicator lights /indicator were not working. consumer had the instrument panel replaced |
| 005023855 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | dt: contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. the vehicle was still under warranty. service dealer stated they couldn' |
| 005023854 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | dt: contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. the vehicle was still under warranty. service dealer stated they couldn' |
| 005023853 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | dt: contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. the vehicle was still under warranty. service dealer stated they couldn' |
| 005023852 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | dt: contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. the vehicle was still under warranty. service dealer stated they couldn' |
| 004264986 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Tire pressure monitoring system repeatedly malfunctions despite 4 attempted repairs by the dealer. local dealer and regional representative are not |
| 002164745 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Vehicle will start to shake when traveling at 50 mph and higher. entire vehicle will shake, not just the steering. contacted dealer, and dealer |
| 002164744 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Vehicle will start to shake when traveling at 50 mph and higher. entire vehicle will shake, not just the steering. contacted dealer, and dealer |
| 001143559 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | 2001 model, dealer replaced driveshaft at 500 miles because vehicle was vibrating at speeds over 55 mph. it did not remedy situation. consumer |
| 0000137796 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Headlights automatically come on at night, and cannot be easily turned off which sometimes causes a glaring light to other drivers and vehicles. |
| 000119130 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119126 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119122 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119121 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 0000180450 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer states the passenger side rear view mirror blows leaving the mirror in the downward postion. unable to see out of mirror. *jb while driving |
| 003226889 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Defective transmission in 2002 mercedes benz s430.*mr the repair records indicated the transmission was not the problem, but in fact the problem was |
| 003226404 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Defective transmission in 2002 mercedes benz s430.*mr the repair records indicated the transmission was not the problem, but in fact the problem was |
| 003217847 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Ltr the defective esp control module "safety feature" which caused the speed to automatically... *mr without warning the safety suddenly activated |
| 003217365 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Ltr the defective esp control module "safety feature" which caused the speed to automatically... *mr without warning the safety suddenly activated |
| 003209515 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, DUE TO THE AERODYNAMICS DESIGN. *JB |
| 003209035 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, DUE TO THE AERODYNAMICS DESIGN. *JB |
| 0000180460 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer states the passenger side rear view mirror blows leaving the mirror in the downward postion. unable to see out of mirror. *jb while driving |
| 002180456 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving the driver side power seat declined all the way back by itself. the consumer had to release the seat belt and pull up using the steering |
| 002172957 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | When filling up tank gas pump does not shut off. consumer feels there's a defect in fuel tank. cause is unknown. please provide any further |
| 0000171193 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving vehicle loses all power and surges out of control due to an eletronic engine management system. contact dealer, and dealer indicated |
| 0000171183 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving vehicle loses all power and surges out of control due to an eletronic engine management system. contact dealer, and dealer indicated |
| 002164755 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Vehicle will start to shake when traveling at 50 mph and higher. entire vehicle will shake, not just the steering. contacted dealer, and dealer |
| 002164754 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Vehicle will start to shake when traveling at 50 mph and higher. entire vehicle will shake, not just the steering. contacted dealer, and dealer |
| 001163309 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHT FOR DOOR SYSTEM COMES ON, INDICATING ONE OR MORE OF THE DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED PROPERLY. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS.*AK |
| 0000159941 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 001158985 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE STARTS KNOCKING FROM TANK AREA, AND THERE IS LOUD VIBRATION.DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK |
| 001149934 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | While driving at 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. there was minor injuries to driver. |
| 000119129 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119128 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119127 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119125 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119124 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 000119123 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and |
| 0000180449 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer states the passenger side rear view mirror blows leaving the mirror in the downward postion. unable to see out of mirror. *jb while driving |
| 0000180444 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | Consumer states while driving the head light and the parking light willgo out without any warning. had bulbs replaced 3 time, .problem reoccured.* |
| 0000159934 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 2001 | WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATIONS STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 0000137795 | MERCEDES BENZ | S430 | 9999 | Headlights automatically come on at night, and cannot be easily turned off which sometimes causes a glaring light to other drivers and vehicles. |
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