1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10033067Jun 4, 2009Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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