2002 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Class years
- Not enough data 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class. That ranks 12th out of 13 E Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 102,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner 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 E Class 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 | 3 | 38% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 25% | 44,717 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 13% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 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 E Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class.
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.
I reiterate ....this vehicle is a death trap! Mercedes benz installed power seat controllers in this car that fail very frequently. This design flaw causes the unit to run power seat components constantly even when the car is parked, key removed and the car is locked. Within 2-11 hours, the…
The instrument cluster lighting is dimming to the point you have to squint to see the information. This requires focusing on the display for longer than a safe amount of time especially when you are driving. *tr
Front struts failed, air suspension (air leak) and wheels collapsed up into wheel wells. The front wheels could not be turned at all; if turned the tires would have rubbed on the wheel wells resulting in sudden deflation. This collapse occured after the car was parked in my garage following 140…
Instrument cluster lighting faded to point of barely being able to see pixels in display.no temperature reading-no clock reading and speedometer is barely readable.manufacturer acknowledged fault on other mercedes models but not the e-class.don't drive car much at night because of barely readable…
Faulty cover on illuminated vanity mirror: 1. The design of the cover for the illuminated vanity mirror on the mercedes benz 2002 e320 is faulty leading to the cover breaking off easily during normal use. The danger created by the breaking off of the cover is that when the sun visor is pulled down…
Other Mercedes Benz E Class years
← 2001 E Class · 2003 E Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 E Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 E Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 E Class | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 E Class | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 E Class | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 E Class | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 E Class | 38 | 1 |
| 1996 E Class | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Class | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility, child seat problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Class model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.