MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz S430

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2006 Mercedes Benz S430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:09:13.094Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz S430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 73 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006
2006: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
200023
200173
200231
200326
200418
200511
200612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN 2006 S430 MERCEDES-BENZ ? JANUARY 16, 2014 AS I ACCELERATED TO GET ON THE ROAD, I SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR. I THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM A TRUCK WE PASSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140204

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND IT STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181217

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN 1-2 TIMES A WEEK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100305

AS YOU SLOW DOWN TO BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN CAUSING IT TO HIT A BUILDING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20091207

SUSPENSION

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100311

ENGINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN 2006 S430 MERCEDES-BENZ ? JANUARY 16, 2014 AS I ACCELERATED TO GET ON THE ROAD, I SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR. I THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM A TRUCK WE PASSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140204

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND IT STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181217

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz S430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430 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 2006 Mercedes Benz S430?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz S430 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.