Mercedes Benz S430 years to avoid
More than twice the S430's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz S430 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz S430 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 S430 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical103
- Lights37
- Suspension31
- Transmission17
- Acceleration14
- Body11
- Visibility8
- Engine7
- Airbags7
- Driver assistance6
- Seat belts4
- Fuel system4
Mercedes Benz S430 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 77 | 12 | Electrical | 112,601 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 85 | 11 | Electrical | 100,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 82 | 18 | Electrical | 78,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 26 | Electrical | 94,402 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 69 | 31 | Electrical | 111,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 36 | 73 | Electrical | 92,000 | 0 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 23 | Electrical | 133,000 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz S430
What years of the Mercedes Benz S430 should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Mercedes Benz S430's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 73, mostly about electrical and lights.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz S430?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz S430?
Electrical, with 103 complaints across all years, followed by lights (37) and suspension (31).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz S430 have?
No recalls on record.
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