2002 Mercedes Benz 215 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 215 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz 215. That is the most of any 215 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 85,209 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz 215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 85,209 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz 215 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz 215.
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.
Electronic key failed to turn in ignition. Dealer service manager said it may be ignition switch prone to failure. There is a service bulletin number : pb805711 for the ignition system. In the light of serious gm recall controversy i am concerned that if ignition failure is occurring at start time…
Both coil packs defective, the garage told me that the one disintegrated, and the other coil pack, i smelled what smelled like a fire during test drive after the first coil pack was replaced. The second one went bad, they said it was arcing, and would have caused a fire. Although, it was at a…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz 215?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz 215?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz 215 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 215 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.