1998 Mercedes-Benz E430 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side front coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE07021. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed due to a possible safety risk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11563337, filed 2024-01, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
Suspension: 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 complaintsBody and structure
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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