2000 Mercedes-Benz 430 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 25%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Crankshaft position sensor failed with no obdii error code set. Engine fails to start during a failed sensor condition. Engine fails randomly at any time due to a heat related intermittent sensor problem. This is a very common failure with late model mercedes - engines stop in hot weather due to this failing sensor. Dealerships sell alot of these sensors - none claim a reliable one has yet to be been proven reliable.”
NHTSA complaint #10125408, filed 2005-06, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz 430. While driving 60 MPH, the instrument panel cluster failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that no recalls were available. He printed out the recall information from the internet, but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle for free. The repair would cost $962. The current and failure mileages were 156,726.”
NHTSA complaint #10205105, filed 2007-10, 156,726 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. The contact stated that the pixels in the instrument panel display are failing. The information that is provided is not legible. He is unable to read the speedometer or fuel gauge. The current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 02-01-08”
NHTSA complaint #10194804, filed 2007-06, 60,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 50% |
| 2000 | 5 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430
5 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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