2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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 2002 mercedes benz S430. The contact stated that the instrument panel and the high and low beams failed to operate. In addition, the windshield wipers would activate sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10648396, filed 2014-10, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430
20 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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