2002 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz 300. That ranks 5th out of 6 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 300 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz 300.
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.
Dt: the contact stated the battery ran down without any cause or warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three times and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The repairs will be made under warranty.*ak
The engine stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb
My son's hand was pulled into the space between the door and the window, when the window was lowered by the driver. The boy was properly seated and belted, and resting his right arm on the door seal next to the window. The driver, my wife, lowered the window at his request, as the window started…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.