1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 32 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E430 | Mercedes-Benz E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 2 |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E430
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.