2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 electrical system problems
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 has 39 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 39% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
39
Electrical System complaints
39%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 have?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 electrical system — 39% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.