2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430
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 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 38 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 111,000 mi | 93,835 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz S430 | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 12 |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 |
2002 Mercedes-Benz S430
2003 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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.