Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side
The worst 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Body1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Body1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Instrument panel died completely .between uses.
The wiring harness has multiple exposed copper wiring due to disintegrating insulation from normal use. The wiring insulation is virtually cracked or completely missing, exposing it to direct engine heat and the environment. This poses safety and risk of headlight failure without any warning. This costs owners thousands of dollars to fully replace the wiring harness and related components. My car has specifically always been garaged, keeping a strict maintenance schedule and following routine additional recommended maintenance, all by only trained mercedes certified repair facilities. The lighting wiring insulation should be resilient and should last indefinitely since it is not I indirectly handled during other repairs. It is well published mercedes opted to use a "green" alternative, which we'll reported others indicated the same insulation failures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes e430. The contact stated that the interior of the front and rear driver and passenger's side doors were corroded on the bottom. The exterior of the sunroof area on the drivers side was also corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the door panels would have to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
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Questions about the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430
Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430, fewer than a typical E430 model year.
What is the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 year score?
The 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz E430: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz E430 have?
No recalls on record.
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