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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200618%
200519%
200416%
200213%
200145%

Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430

Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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