Model year record
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 39 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 | 11 | 90,000 mi |
| Suspension | 4 | 68,000 mi |
| Seat belts | 3 | 94,402 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2 | 1,700 mi |
| Engine | 2 | 90,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 122,000 mi |
| Power train | 2 | 58,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 90,000 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 178,789 mi |
| Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery | 1 | 1,700 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 120,000 mi |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | 158,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | 1,700 mi |
| Seats | 1 | 178,789 mi |
| Steering | 1 | 120,000 mi |
| Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate | 1 | 93,268 mi |
| Tires | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 64,000 mi |
| Wheels | 1 | 120,000 mi |
The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.