Model year record
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 18 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 | 4 | 131,388 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 112,601 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | 131,388 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 2 | 2,000 mi |
| Suspension | 2 | 91,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 91,000 mi |
| Structure | 1 | 87,597 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 131,388 mi |
The 2005 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.