2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and interior lighting (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 8% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags5 25%
- Electrical system5 25%
- Interior lighting4 20%
- Suspension2 10%
- Engine cooling1 5.0%
- Seat belts1 5.0%
- Steering1 5.0%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.0%
Example complaints
Air bags: “My srs light has been appearing since one month and comes on more frequent. Mercedes-benz e430 recall I found this on the internet: Mercedes-Benz e430 recall 01i005000recall 01i005000 body, interior & misc. Add to my checklist find a dealership original recall from the NHTSA model year(s): 2000 mfr's report date: n/a NHTSA campaign id number: 01i005000 NHTSA action number: rq00013 component: air bags:side/window potential number of units affected: 2038 summary: this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555676, filed 2013-12Electrical system: “Dash lights flicker and dim,ABS light came on and car seem to stop running but was able to drive to a safe location,dash lights came back on was able to get home. Next day check car battery 12.67 volts and with car on 14.56 volts. At night these was scary I have no clue to what had happen. Next day drove car around town happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10526036, filed 2013-07, 148,000 milesInterior lighting: “I took my mb s430 to the dealer for service. When I picked up my car and drove off the dealer lot, my speedometer started to flash and then it went completely dark. I can not see the speedometer to see how fast I am going, or the temp and fuel gauge. I went back to the dealer and they said I need a new speedometer($1600). I drove the car home and was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. Luckily I did not get a ticket. I can provide any information you need to verify this information.”
NHTSA complaint #10165406, filed 2006-08, 130,000 milesSuspension: “2000 mercedes benz e430 purchased new in november 2000 and now has a little over 120,000 miles on it. Single owner car with all maintenance done on schedule over the life of the car. Car just passed va annual state inspection 2 weeks ago. Being driven at around 25 miles per hour and began to feel something dragging under the car. Slowed down further and proceeded directly to goodyear repair facility. After road test goodyear lifted the car up and removed the front right (passenger) side wheel to see what the problem was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513221, filed 2013-05, 120,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
8% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 430
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 20 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 430 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.
Has the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 130,000 miles; 8% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.