1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on highway when spring came out and lost control of car put car in shop cost me 1400 for repairs someone need to help pay for it and this should be s recall.”
filed Sep 2, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e430. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal loud noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that a suspension spring fractured from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed…”
filed Jan 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other E430 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 E430 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 E430 | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E430
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.