Model year guide

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 — representative photo
Representative photo

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 vehicles on record

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Other Mercedes-benz S 430 model years

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 get?

The 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.