2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430, 48% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The battery located in the trunk of the vehicle is situated next to the gas tank. There are no covers on the metal parts on the top of the battery located in the trunk of the vehicle, and the mat that comes with the vehicle does not sufficiently cover these metal poles, leaving them vulnerable to catch flame when metal items are in the back of the vehicle. The rear battery caught flame, while stationary, due to a metal rod used for furniture assembly touching the exposed portion of the battery.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s430. The contact stated that when driving at night, the interior, the interior, and the instrument panel failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the airmatic shocks dropped causing the vehicle to become low and difficult to turn the wheels. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Electrical system problems in other years
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