2006 Mercedes-Benz S430 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S430, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 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.
“My door lock would not work, could not even manually open them from the console. Took it in to be repaired, was told that the actuator had fried and melted the unit. It was replaced and within several weeks the new actuator also fried. Was told that the computer system would shut it down but the unit continues to run even when the car was turned off! With the unit being in the trunk it's a miracle that the car did not catch on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006584, filed 2017-07, 91,000 miles“The airmatics-visit workshop wording came on my screen yesterday on the highway. Hitting the unlock button kicked on suspension as it should and it was sputtering instead of the usual raise noise. It sat overnight and now it sitting pretty low. This is the 2nd time in 6 months the air compressor has gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #10480063, filed 2012-10Related service bulletins
- 10028685May 6, 2011Mercedes: vehicle does not lower and/or airmatic visit workshop display in instrument cluster. Model 220. Model years unknown. *pe updated 7/13/11.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10028627Dec 15, 2008Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the…
- 10028626Feb 22, 2008Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S430
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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