2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 Suspension Problems

“2001 was when the airmatics first came out mercedes perfected in 2002 there was a recall but I did not get the letter til after the date and mercedes wouldn't honor it I purchased this car and it's broken such a waste the airmatics won't go up it's slammed low we'll need to tow it w the big tow truck because it's too low it'll scratch”

“January 30, 2015, I noticed my car sitting on the ground. I started the car, raised the airmatics up, pulled out my driveway, stopped at the stop sign and my car lowered and shut off. I repeat by turning the car back on and raising the car back up. On my way home I received an emergency call stated my cousin was about to be jumped and to come to their bus stop. I asked my family, where are you? When I arrived around the corner, my car began lowering while driving, I came over the hill and was shocked that traffic was completely impeded as my car began sliding down the hill. …”

“Vehicle instrument cluster panel has failed. No lights or instrument indicators function. All lights with in the panel do not operate. Also suspension of vehicle failing. Affected by weather. Cold weather affects vehicle not allowing rise of car.”

“My wife was driving our mercedes 2001 S430 and the front suspension dropped all of a sudden on a back road in the middle of nowhere. First it had dropped so low it prevented steering and was difficult to put vehicle on the shoulder without damaging car. Then we had three towing companies which would not tow the vehicle because of liability to front end damage. I changed the relay through research and was able to get it up enough to be towed. Take into consideration this was taken four days to execute. Then I have never been so happy to have a vehicle towed in my life. …”

“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz S430. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle dropped down onto the tires. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000. Updated 01/28/11 updated 03/22/11”