Mercedes Benz E430 coil spring problems

Filed Jan 3, 2024 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side front coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Action Number: PE07021. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed due to a possible safety risk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Suspension · 190,000 miles · NJ

Mounting for suspension spring failed, causing the suspension spring to fall out. I was going out of my driveway, and it happened at the end of my driveway. Had I been cruising on the highway, it would have caused a crash.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · VA

Mounting for suspension spring failed, causing the suspension spring to fall out. I was backing out of my garage, and it happened at the end of my driveway. Had I been cruising on the highway, it would have caused a crash.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Suspension · 147,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e430. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the contact noticed that the coil spring on the front driver side was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the spring perch fractured because it was not welded onto the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 09/30/11

Filed May 31, 2011 · Suspension · 119,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz e430. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the front driver side coil spring detached from the vehicle, causing him to almost loose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and the dealer was contacted who advised that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was unsuccessful in contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Suspension · 119,698 miles · MD

I was traveling 65 MPH on interstate route 70 when the right front suspension coil spring perch failed and broke off of my 2001 mercedes e430 sedan (w210 body style), causing the high pressure suspension coil spring to dismount and drag along the underside of my vehicle. The dismounted front right coil spring caused the right front end of my vehicle to collapse while traveling 65 MPH on a busy interstate (cars in front, behind, and alongside my vehicle). I was able to drive my vehicle to a safe spot where upon inspection, I noticed that the front right coil spring was literally resting on the ground. The front right end of my 2001 mercedes e430 was collapsed so badly that turning the vehicle caused the front right tire to rub along the front right fender and the entire vehicle was dangerously unbalanced, with control being limited at best. Upon later inspection by a certified mechanic, it was disclosed that the front coil spring perch had rusted out and upon further research, mercedes USA is aware of this type of failure (manufacturing defect -weak weld points accompanied by corrosion) but currently does not have an active recall program in the us but there is a recall in canada for this same problem (not sure why?). Overall this is a very dangerous situation (limited control at high speeds, high pressure coil springs becoming loose due to weak / corroding coil spring perch mounts, dislocated vehicle parts, limited vehicle control, etc..). I consider myself very fortunate for not having sustained serious injury and not to have caused injury to others.

Filed Feb 19, 2010 · Suspension · 99,996 miles · IN · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e430. The contact stated that the front driver side coil spring support and the coil spring fell off of the vehicle while he was driving approximately 60 MPH. Because of that failure, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into someone's yard. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. He called the dealership and the service manager was of no assistance. He called the manufacturer who told him that he would be reimbursed for the coil spring repair but he had not received the reimbursement when the complaint was filed; however, the vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was approximately 101,000. The failure mileage was 99,996. Updated 03/24/10 *bf updated 06/28/10

Filed Nov 27, 2009 · Suspension · 133,000 miles · NJ

I own and drive a 1999 mercedes benz e430. It has approx. 133000 miles. The right front coil spring snapped off the car as I was driving it at approx. 35 MPH. I was the only person in the car driving on route 516 old bridge, nj about 3 miles from my home. I was not injured just badly shaken up. The car has been towed to a repair shop and is at old bridge collision on englishtown road, old bridge nj. I have noted this to be a common problem and the previous complaints and investigations. Please note my complaint and advise asap.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Suspension · 65,425 miles · MD

1999 mercedes benz e430 rh front coil spring broke from its mount during driving and jammed into the front suspension control arms. Car has 65,400 miles. No corrective action steps have happened so far.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Suspension · 49,276 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while parked, a loud noise was heard and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined the upper coil spring had rusted off. The coil springs were replaced.