Model year record
2002 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 42 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 110,000 mi |
| Suspension | 8 | 94,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 130,000 mi |
| Power train | 2 | 57,063 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 1 | 115,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | — |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 209,000 mi |
| Structure: body | 1 | 80,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 16,200 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 1 | 130,000 mi |
The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.