Mercedes Benz 202 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes Benz 202, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes Benz 202 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 202 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz 202 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz 202 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 202 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2000 202 | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 202 | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1998 202 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1997 202 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1996 202 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 202 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz 202 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (2), 2001 (1), 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz 202?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 202 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.