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2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 Wheels 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 wheels 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 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200314%
200111%
200014%

Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430

Electrical system
12 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology