1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,522miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,522 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Stalling, abrupt engine failure, fail to or delayed start: frequency - 6 times per year, no warning. 1/yr - fail to start and delayed starting for several minutes; 5/yr engine stopped/ stalled while operating at speeds from 35 to 65 MPH. 1. During the delayed started there was no engine noise, I.e. No generator/turnover occurred, even dash lights failed to light; then started - no error message nor check engine appeared. 2. During the stalls at speed in gear, the engine died with no warning and eventually started again with repeated key-turns. Multiple incidents of engine failure since 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10934426, filed 2016-12, 135,000 miles“While driving 10-15 MPH another vehicle hit consumers vehicle on drivers side. Seatbelt did not restrain consumer properly as he was tossed from side to side. Consumer was injured in accident. Vehicle stalled while driving. Acid damage from battery due to missing vent hose. Brakes squeaked, dealer replaced front pads and rotors. Glove compartment broke.”
NHTSA complaint #899165, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
- 10186142Dec 9, 2020Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- 10179951Jul 20, 2020AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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