Model year record
2005 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 19 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 | 5 | 105,000 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2 | 3,801 mi |
| Power train | 2 | 3,801 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 100,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 105,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 30 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | 105,000 mi |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 3,801 mi |
| Seat belts | 1 | 100,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | 30 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 30 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 13,000 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element | 1 | 190,000 mi |
The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 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.