1997 Mercedes Benz 202 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 202 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 202. That ranks 2nd out of 7 202 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz 202 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Mercedes Benz 202 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 202.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Anomolous brake defect repaired by dealer. The dealer paid most of the cost. *ak
Other Mercedes Benz 202 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 202?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 202?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz 202 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 202 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.