Mercedes-benz S430 2003
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 15 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG | 493.72 - 522.76 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - S430 4matic -
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What is the MPG of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430?
- The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 - 22 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 is $3700.
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S430
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 18747 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) S430 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 106 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.1467 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.8883 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive S430 4matic
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -9750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 17.5006 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details GUZZLER Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 18748 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) S430 4matic Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 106 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 18.0978 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 27.9996 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -9750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- LI4015P073743 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tire pressure sensors.
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- LI27.60-P-071237 - POWER TRAIN: 5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on model 217 or 222 in combination with engi- ne 278 and transmission 722.9 without code 835/498
- LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
- LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN: During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
- LI27.00-P-051451 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Shift quality complaints on transmission 722.9 (7g-tronic and 7g-tronic plus)
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI80.61-P-061174 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
- 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. *js
- 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
- LI32-50 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. This is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20210625 |
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated he opened the hatch however, the hatch quickly closed independently. The contact stated he was able to hold the hatch before it closed totally. The contact stated that the passenger’s side spring was detached from the hatch. The contact stated he attempted but was unable to repair the passenger’s side spring. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,268.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190104 |
Srs codes is being thrown. If you move a little in the passenger seat it triggers code to be thrown. Started throwing it out of now where.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20181128 |
Electrical/fuse/cluster panel lights are out in dash vehicle was stationary
| No | No | N | None | None | 20180307 |
I have a 2003 mercedes s430. The other day my wife was going down the highway at 65 mph when it just shut off in the middle of the road. This is very dangerous. How do we allow a vehicle to operate on the highway that would just cut off in the middle of the road without at least giving you a chance to get out of the road. Thanks
| No | No | N | None | None | 20171211 |
Instrument cluster went blank nothing works in cluster.Drivinghour or two went blank no reason
| No | No | N | None | None | 20170101 |
The suspension on my 2003 s 430 4-matic is stating stop, too close. It will not lift up. Is this a recall issue? Please contact me at [xxx]. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160802 |
Heater and air conditioner fan motor failed on my 2003 s430. Which is dangerous in seasonal climate conditions i've had to replace this part 2x at 700.00 on both occurances at my own expense which i dont understand when there is a recall for this same issue for previous years 2000,2001.. Recall#2004 070010. I've also had to change my shifter gear box which jams in the park position and doesn't allow you to drive the vechicle this is caused by a plastic piece that is susceptible to break within the gear box this issue is also expensive for just 1 faulty trans shifter piece that can totally leave your car inoperable.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160720 |
While driving getting ready to enter the highway my 2003 mercedes s430 instrument panel went out. The gauges got stuck on what they were while driving. I wasn't able to see anything on the panel. I took it to the nearest shop and they changed the fuse, however the fuse blew right back out each time they changed it. The car was still drivable. I haven't had this car for 1 year yet and i am lost at what to do. The shop said the instrument chaise will work but something is blewing the fuse. I was also told that the aluminator in the instrument panel is faulty and needs to be replaced. Any help with this issue is helpful.. Please help as this car has become a nightmare (instrument panel, doors don't lock, passender seat moves at wierd times, and the air strut busted) instead of a good dream. I have read a number of issues with the instrument panel failure in these cars. I wish i would of seen this before i purchased it. Mercedes needs to cover the cost in fixing this issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20151017 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz s430. While attempting to turn the key to the on position, the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,563.