2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side”
“Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side”
“Instrument panel died completely .between uses.”
“The wiring harness has multiple exposed copper wiring due to disintegrating insulation from normal use. The wiring insulation is virtually cracked or completely missing, exposing it to direct engine heat and the environment. This poses safety and risk of headlight failure without any warning. This…”
“The wiring harness has multiple exposed copper wiring due to disintegrating insulation from normal use. The wiring insulation is virtually cracked or completely missing, exposing it to direct engine heat and the environment. This poses safety and risk of headlight failure without any warning. This…”
“The wiring harness has multiple exposed copper wiring due to disintegrating insulation from normal use. The wiring insulation is virtually cracked or completely missing, exposing it to direct engine heat and the environment. This poses safety and risk of headlight failure without any warning. This…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes e430. The contact stated that the interior of the front and rear driver and passenger's side doors were corroded on the bottom. The exterior of the sunroof area on the drivers side was also corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.