Front Thrust Arm and Control Arm Bushing Can Crack or Tear on Mercedes-Benz S430

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Front thrust arm and control arm bushings can crack and sometimes tear completely. If this is not repaired quickly, damage to the front subframe unit will occur, which is very expensive to repair. Updated control arms (that prevent damage to the subframe when the bushings wear out) are available.

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Mercedes-Benz S430 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 120,000 miles
(120,000 - 120,000)

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