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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDBNG70J02A298094 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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WDBNG70J02A•••••• 2002 Mercedes Benz S430

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2002 Mercedes Benz S430 build (8 vs 3).

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30on the model
9builds in total
Most reported Interior Lighting 4 Suspension 4 Electrical System 2 Equipment 1

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Electrical System Sep 2019
The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated that illumination of the instrument cluster was inadequate to see the gauges. Fletcher jones imports (7300 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89117, (702) 364-2700) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle…
Suspension Oct 2013
The air pump is inoperable. The vehicle had a severely low frontend. Mechanic stated it was a common problem in the mercedes s430
Interior Lighting Apr 2011
Mercedes benz has listed a recall on all w220 mercedes-benz vehicles. The recall was about the instrument cluster failing resulting in the cluster to not work. The mph, RPM doesn't work. Nothing on the cluster works. When I went on may 12, 2011 to the mercedes dealership to get…
Suspension Feb 2011
The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s430. While driving approximately 60 mph, the airmatic suspension system warning indicator illuminated and immediately, the vehicle dropped towards the ground. The contact was able to continue driving with extreme caution. The vehicle was…
Suspension Nov 2009
I'm the owner of a 2002 mercedes s430 and having trouble repairing the recalls on my vehicle. I have contacted mercedes directly and the local dealer and they stated that their are no recalls on my vehicle when in fact there is. Please help me resolve this issue
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBNG70J02A298094 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.