2001 Mercedes Benz E430
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the passenger side door and curtain air bags suddenly deployed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-29
Non-deployment of airbags in an accident, my wife suffered a back injury, nothing done yet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-05
I had a auto accident and none of my airbags went off. I had a side impact (Passenger side) first and was driven head on into a telephone pole. The force of the accident broke the pole.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-03
Electrical system
4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
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The catalytic converter began very lightly rattling at low speeds only intermittently at only around 50000 miles. It now has approx.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-25
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
Tires
2 of 19 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Suspension
2 of 19 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the shock spring for the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle and landed in the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-06
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Mercedes Benz E430 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Mercedes Benz E430?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.