2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Reliability

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S430 Sedan (4.3L V8 5-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Mass Air Flow Sensor, and Valve Cover Gaskets. The cost to repair the Mass Air Flow Sensor is estimated at $224.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gaskets is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		5 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Identifix

Reliability History for Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Identifix

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