2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“I was on the freeway when the vehicle lost complete control spinning out of control. Happened 3 times. Tires michelin with 30000 miles on tire but still within tread guidelines.”
NHTSA complaint #10510806, filed 2013-05, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430
12 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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