2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,264miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,264 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 2000 mercedes benz S430. The contact stated in 2005, the vehicle was repaired under a customer satisfaction campaign issued by the manufacturer which was related to the lower door strip seal. The contact stated the lower bottom edge of all four doors was completely covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,264.”
NHTSA complaint #10445641, filed 2012-01, 93,264 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
14 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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