1998 Mercedes Benz E430

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1998 Mercedes Benz E430
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:17.521Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1998: 8 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	8
1999	21
2000	19
2001	19
2002	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

CRASH INJURY

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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 1998 MERCEDES E430 AT 65 MPH ON A TWO LANE FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG I-4 IN LAKELAND FLORIDA ON AUGUST 7, 2005. THE ROAD HAD CURVES AND STOP SIGNS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060308

YESTERDAY I GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED BECAUSE MY ENGINE STALLED WHILE I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050828

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMERS VEHICLE ON DRIVERS SIDE. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN CONSUMER PROPERLY AS HE WAS TOSSED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011115

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SEAT BELTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH INJURY

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STALLING, ABRUPT ENGINE FAILURE, FAIL TO OR DELAYED START: FREQUENCY - 6 TIMES PER YEAR, NO WARNING. 1/YR - FAIL TO START AND DELAYED STARTING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES; 5/YR ENGINE STOPPED/ STALLED WHILE OPERATING AT SPEEDS FROM 35 TO 65 MPH. 1.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161210

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.

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4.11.15//1233HRS (MT) -- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E430 STALLING, ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEM: MULTIPLE INCIDENTS (MORE THAN 15 IN 7 YEARS) OF ENGINE FAILURE SINCE 2008. WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY SIGN OF A PROBLEM, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150411

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing coil springs.

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The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passengerâs side front coil spring collapsed. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE07021. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240103

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz E430 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz E430 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.