2005 Mercedes-Benz S430 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30 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.
“On 7-26-2015 I purchased this vehicle from commonwealth motors llc. After 24 hours on the highway while traveling at 55mph, I called back and I filed a complaint of the brakes being worn to the metal, that the suspension warning lights came on, that the left driver mirror was broken, and the rear tire kept going flat. I returned the car to the dealer whom claim its the state inspector made an error therefore its the states repsonsibilty. I scheduled a follow up which they decline to repsond to. The second third day the head lights went on and out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790183, filed 2015-11, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the…
- 10028684Mar 20, 2009Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. Also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. Models 215 and 220. Model years unknown.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430
7 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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