Mercedes Benz E430 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz E430 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz E430 years
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Mercedes Benz E430 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz E430 problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension16
- Airbags16
- Electrical15
- Engine9
- Transmission6
- Body6
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Lights3
- Brakes3
- Wheels2
- Tires2
Mercedes Benz E430 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 92 | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | 74 | 19 | Airbags | 65,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 19 | Airbags | 111,343 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 21 | Suspension | 99,829 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 8 | Engine | 120,000 | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz E430
What years of the Mercedes Benz E430 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz E430 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E430?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E430?
Suspension, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (16) and electrical (15).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E430 have?
No recalls on record.
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